web04.fireside.fmWed, 20 Mar 2019 23:43:46 -0500Fireside (https://fireside.fm)The Levelhttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com
Fri, 15 Mar 2019 23:00:00 -0400The Level is a podcast for people who love video games. It's a weekly roundtable hosted by friends and industry outsiders Kole Ross, Ben Merkel, Dennis Furia, David Moneysmith, and Jala Prendes. Every Friday, we discuss video game news, the games we've been playing, and listener mail.
en-usepisodicA podcast for people who love video games.Duckfeed.tvThe Level is a podcast for people who love video games. It's a weekly roundtable hosted by friends and industry outsiders Kole Ross, Ben Merkel, Dennis Furia, David Moneysmith, and Jala Prendes. Every Friday, we discuss video game news, the games we've been playing, and listener mail.
yesDuckfeed.tvkole@duckfeed.tvEpisode 277: How Are You Older Than Me?https://www.thelevelpodcast.com/277
677c5a98-0101-4ccf-9a99-0fa838288a8cFri, 15 Mar 2019 23:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, David, and Jala talk about the end of the PS Vita, Immortal: Unchained, and we ask you what obscure game you wish people would stream.1:53:39yesKole, David, and Jala talk about the end of the PS Vita, Immortal: Unchained, and we ask you what obscure game you wish people would stream.
The Brief:
British game devs launch POC in Play initiative.
University of Texas adds game design curriculum.
PlayStation adds remote play to iOS, which is a feature for nobody.
Sony ceases production on the PS Vita.
The Multiplayer:
Which obscure game do you wish people would stream?
The Grind:
Jala: Octopath Traveler. Abyss Odyssey. Vampyr. Super Mario Odyssey.
David: Abyss Odyssey. Immortal: Unchained.
Kole: The Evil Within DLC.
Kole, David, and Jala talk about the end of the PS Vita, Immortal: Unchained, and we ask you what obscure game you wish people would stream.

The Brief:

British game devs launch POC in Play initiative.

University of Texas adds game design curriculum.

PlayStation adds remote play to iOS, which is a feature for nobody.

Sony ceases production on the PS Vita.

The Multiplayer:

Which obscure game do you wish people would stream?

The Grind:

Jala: Octopath Traveler. Abyss Odyssey. Vampyr. Super Mario Odyssey.

David: Abyss Odyssey. Immortal: Unchained.

Kole: The Evil Within DLC.

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Kole, David, and Jala talk about the end of the PS Vita, Immortal: Unchained, and we ask you what obscure game you wish people would stream.

The Brief:

British game devs launch POC in Play initiative.

University of Texas adds game design curriculum.

PlayStation adds remote play to iOS, which is a feature for nobody.

Sony ceases production on the PS Vita.

The Multiplayer:

Which obscure game do you wish people would stream?

The Grind:

Jala: Octopath Traveler. Abyss Odyssey. Vampyr. Super Mario Odyssey.

David: Abyss Odyssey. Immortal: Unchained.

Kole: The Evil Within DLC.

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Episode 276: That's Not a Titlehttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/276
5da0f3a1-b299-40e7-8b9d-1db95b5a043aFri, 01 Mar 2019 18:00:00 -0500Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Dennis, and David talk about Apex Legends, Terra Tech, and we ask you what games make you the most anxious.1:46:53yesKole, Dennis, and David talk about Apex Legends, Terra Tech, and we ask you what games make you the most anxious.
The Brief:
Lots of Resident Evil and Final Fantasy games are coming to the Switch very soon.
Anakin Skywalker is still baffling, in Star Wars Battlefront II.
Winnie the Pooh comparison gets horror game “Devotion” pulled from Steam.
The Multiplayer:
What non-horror game makes you the most anxious?
The Grind:
Dennis: Apex Legends.
David: Sunless Skies. BattleTech. Terra Tech.
Kole: Resident Evil 2: Ghost Survivors. Resident Evil GameBoy Color. Resident Evil Gaiden.
Kole, Dennis, and David talk about Apex Legends, Terra Tech, and we ask you what games make you the most anxious.

The Brief:

Lots of Resident Evil and Final Fantasy games are coming to the Switch very soon.

The Grind:

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Episode 275: Bone Burns Brighthttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/275
9dab2ad2-87c3-4c5a-8787-4424e3255a11Fri, 22 Feb 2019 16:00:00 -0500Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, and David talk about the recent Nintendo Direct announcements, Sunless Skies, and we do a Free Play Multiplayer.1:56:25yesKole, Ben, and David talk about the recent Nintendo Direct announcements, Sunless Skies, and we do a Free Play Multiplayer.
The Brief:
Carlton dance cannot be copyrighted.
Nintendo Direct brings us Super Mario Maker 2 and Link’s Awakening remake.
Silksong is a new game by Team Cherry, set in the Hollow Knight universe.
Stranger Things gets its own Dungeons &amp; Dragons content.
The Multiplayer:
FREE PLAY.
The Grind:
David: Sunless Skies.
Ben: Astroneer. Donkey Kong: Tropical Freeze.
Kole: Tetris 99. Rebel, Inc. Thief Simulator. Frostpunk
Kole, Ben, and David talk about the recent Nintendo Direct announcements, Sunless Skies, and we do a Free Play Multiplayer.

The Brief:

Silksong is a new game by Team Cherry, set in the Hollow Knight universe.

Stranger Things gets its own Dungeons & Dragons content.

The Multiplayer:

FREE PLAY.

The Grind:

David: Sunless Skies.

Ben: Astroneer. Donkey Kong: Tropical Freeze.

Kole: Tetris 99. Rebel, Inc. Thief Simulator. Frostpunk

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Episode 274: Improvised Murder Opportunitieshttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/274
1dabe068-ebc5-41fe-8df5-d57006f7bf26Fri, 15 Feb 2019 17:00:00 -0500Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about Sunless Skies, Astroneer, and we ask you about your favorite game manuals.1:35:22yesKole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about Sunless Skies, Astroneer, and we ask you about your favorite game manuals.
The Brief:
Nintendo is taking steps to fight game addiction.
Frostpunk adds a photo mode.
Geralt comes to Monster Hunter: World.
Capcom adds a bunch of game music to Spotify.
The Multiplayer:
What’s your favorite video game manual?
The Grind:
Ben: Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze. Astroneer.
David: Sunless Skies.
Jala: Octopath Traveler.
Kole: Resident Evil 2.
Kole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about Sunless Skies, Astroneer, and we ask you about your favorite game manuals.

The Brief:

Nintendo is taking steps to fight game addiction.

Frostpunk adds a photo mode.

Geralt comes to Monster Hunter: World.

Capcom adds a bunch of game music to Spotify.

The Multiplayer:

What’s your favorite video game manual?

The Grind:

Ben: Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze. Astroneer.

David: Sunless Skies.

Jala: Octopath Traveler.

Kole: Resident Evil 2.

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Kole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about Sunless Skies, Astroneer, and we ask you about your favorite game manuals.

The Brief:

Nintendo is taking steps to fight game addiction.

Frostpunk adds a photo mode.

Geralt comes to Monster Hunter: World.

Capcom adds a bunch of game music to Spotify.

The Multiplayer:

What’s your favorite video game manual?

The Grind:

Ben: Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze. Astroneer.

David: Sunless Skies.

Jala: Octopath Traveler.

Kole: Resident Evil 2.

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Episode 273: Hey Shut Up and Eat Your Souphttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/273
10f85846-9bde-4430-9c5a-9220d31a30fdSat, 09 Feb 2019 01:00:00 -0500Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about the release of Apex Legends, Frost Punk, and we ask you what your longest gaming session was.1:49:03yesKole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about the release of Apex Legends, Frost Punk, and we ask you what your longest gaming session was.
The Brief:
Marshmello teams up with Fortnite, which is a thing people might know about.
Respect announces and releases Apex Legends.
There will be a Groundhog Day VR game.
The Wii Shop closing down
The Multiplayer:
What was your longest marathon gaming session?
The Grind:
Ben: Frostpunk.
Jala: Tiny Bird Garden. Octopath Traveler.
Kole: Resident Evil 2.
David: Desolate.
Kole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about the release of Apex Legends, Frost Punk, and we ask you what your longest gaming session was.

The Brief:

Marshmello teams up with Fortnite, which is a thing people might know about.

Respect announces and releases Apex Legends.

There will be a Groundhog Day VR game.

The Wii Shop closing down

The Multiplayer:

What was your longest marathon gaming session?

The Grind:

Ben: Frostpunk.

Jala: Tiny Bird Garden. Octopath Traveler.

Kole: Resident Evil 2.

David: Desolate.

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Kole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about the release of Apex Legends, Frost Punk, and we ask you what your longest gaming session was.

The Brief:

Marshmello teams up with Fortnite, which is a thing people might know about.

Respect announces and releases Apex Legends.

There will be a Groundhog Day VR game.

The Wii Shop closing down

The Multiplayer:

What was your longest marathon gaming session?

The Grind:

Ben: Frostpunk.

Jala: Tiny Bird Garden. Octopath Traveler.

Kole: Resident Evil 2.

David: Desolate.

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Episode 272: Technically Not a Doorhttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/272
4af138f7-8eef-4c41-b12c-aa6b68f55647Fri, 01 Feb 2019 22:00:00 -0500Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Dennis, and David talk about the Steam/Epic/Metro controversy, Resident Evil 2, and we ask you about your favorite video game black sheep.1:51:47yesKole, Dennis, and David talk about the Steam/Epic/Metro controversy, Resident Evil 2, and we ask you about your favorite video game black sheep.
The Brief:
Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-Earth is like Mansions of Madness with Hobbits.
Valve doesn’t like that Steam has competition.
GameStop cancels lots and lots of Kingdom Hearts 3 preorders.
Metroid Prime 4 restarted, moved to Retro.
Multiplayer:
What is your favorite black sheep game in a beloved series?
The Grind:
Dennis: Gravity Rush 2. Dreams (Beta).
Kole: Resident Evil 2.
David: Desolate.
Kole, Dennis, and David talk about the Steam/Epic/Metro controversy, Resident Evil 2, and we ask you about your favorite video game black sheep.

The Brief:

Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-Earth is like Mansions of Madness with Hobbits.

Valve doesn’t like that Steam has competition.

GameStop cancels lots and lots of Kingdom Hearts 3 preorders.

Metroid Prime 4 restarted, moved to Retro.

Multiplayer:

What is your favorite black sheep game in a beloved series?

The Grind:

Dennis: Gravity Rush 2. Dreams (Beta).

Kole: Resident Evil 2.

David: Desolate.

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Kole, Dennis, and David talk about the Steam/Epic/Metro controversy, Resident Evil 2, and we ask you about your favorite video game black sheep.

The Brief:

Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-Earth is like Mansions of Madness with Hobbits.

Valve doesn’t like that Steam has competition.

GameStop cancels lots and lots of Kingdom Hearts 3 preorders.

Metroid Prime 4 restarted, moved to Retro.

Multiplayer:

What is your favorite black sheep game in a beloved series?

The Grind:

Dennis: Gravity Rush 2. Dreams (Beta).

Kole: Resident Evil 2.

David: Desolate.

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Episode 271: ... Monkeys.https://www.thelevelpodcast.com/271
56e8be07-af63-4ad1-a01e-7ff1cfbec759Fri, 25 Jan 2019 10:00:00 -0500Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about Hbomberguy’s fantastic streaming event, Desolate, and we ask you which game you thought you’d hate, but ended up loving.1:46:04yesKole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about Hbomberguy’s fantastic streaming event, Desolate, and we ask you which game you thought you’d hate, but ended up loving.
The Brief:
Hbomberguy raises a tremendous amount of money for Mermaids, a youth trans rights organization.
Amazon is getting into game streaming service (opposite Twitch).
Lots of salt over EA’s canceled Star Wars game.
Eximius DMCA drama, aka publishers are bad.
The Multiplayer:
What’s a game you thought you’d hate, but you actually ended up loving?
The Grind:
Ben: September 1999. What Remains of Edith Finch? Don’t Starve Together.
Kole: New Super Mario Bros. Deluxe. Silent Hill: Homecoming.
Jala: Octopath Traveler. Tiny Bird Garden. Resident Evil 2 One-Shot Demo.
David: Desolate.
Kole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about Hbomberguy’s fantastic streaming event, Desolate, and we ask you which game you thought you’d hate, but ended up loving.

The Multiplayer:

The Grind:

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Episode 269: Picross, Mitochondria, and Despairhttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/269
a11b3994-2726-4227-9738-9ad368e7b946Fri, 11 Jan 2019 18:00:00 -0500Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, and Jala talk about Tetris Effect, Stellaris, and we ask you what was the worst game you ever beat.1:53:27yesKole, Ben, and Jala talk about Tetris Effect, Stellaris, and we ask you what was the worst game you ever beat.
Be sure to vote in our Title of the Year 2018 poll! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PCJZN26)
The Brief:
Nintendo Switch and 3DS games added to Humble.
Berlin’s LGBTQ games exhibit.
The Multiplayer:
What’s the worst game you’ve ever beaten?
The Grind:
Kole: Beat Saber. Tetris Effect. Parasite Eve.
Ben: T.I.M.E Stories. Mansions of Madness. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Stellaris. Pipe Push Paradise. Hollow Knight.
Jala: Escape the Room (Board Game). DanganRonpa 2. Octopath Traveler. Three Fourths Home.
Kole, Ben, and Jala talk about Tetris Effect, Stellaris, and we ask you what was the worst game you ever beat.

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Episode 268: Criming Thingshttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/268
f734e90f-1f4e-4221-93f0-3d544a350987Fri, 21 Dec 2018 10:00:00 -0500Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Gravity Rush 2, the Kingdom Hearts 3 leak, and we ask you what your personal game of the year was.1:58:45yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Gravity Rush 2, the Kingdom Hearts 3 leak, and we ask you what your personal game of the year was.
The Brief:
Kingdom Hearts 3 leaks.
Google is giving out copies of Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey, kinda.
Danganronpa creator’s next game, Zanki Zero: Last Beginning comes out in March 2019.
Afonso Ribiero sues Epic over the Carlton Dance being included
Bayani is a fighting game designed to teach you some Filipino history.
The Multiplayer:
What’s your personal game of the year?
The Grind:
Dennis: Borderlands 2: VR. Gravity Rush 2. OnRush. Trackmania. Atlas Reactor.
Kole: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Ben: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Pipe Push Paradise. Layers of Fear. Red Dead Redemption 2.
David: Grand Theft Auto Online.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Gravity Rush 2, the Kingdom Hearts 3 leak, and we ask you what your personal game of the year was.

The Brief:

Kingdom Hearts 3 leaks.

Google is giving out copies of Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey, kinda.

Danganronpa creator’s next game, Zanki Zero: Last Beginning comes out in March 2019.

Afonso Ribiero sues Epic over the Carlton Dance being included

Bayani is a fighting game designed to teach you some Filipino history.

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Episode 267: Popular Music Man is Wronghttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/267
57b83eb8-d84e-4914-9ab2-a70e7d94ad8bFri, 14 Dec 2018 15:00:00 -0500Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Jala, and David talk about Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the Game Awards trailer reveals, and we ask you which single player game you’ve put the most time into.1:44:53yesKole, Jala, and David talk about Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the Game Awards trailer reveals, and we ask you which single player game you’ve put the most time into.
The Brief:
Game Award trailer reveals.
South Korea cracks down on dodgy eSports practices.
Soulja Boy releases a hilarious console and handheld.
The Multiplayer:
What single player game have you put the most time into?
The Grind:
Kole: Super Smash Bros.: Ultimate. A Room Beyond.
Jala: DanganRonpa 2.
David: Grand Theft Auto V: Online.
Kole, Jala, and David talk about Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the Game Awards trailer reveals, and we ask you which single player game you’ve put the most time into.

The Brief:

Game Award trailer reveals.

South Korea cracks down on dodgy eSports practices.

Soulja Boy releases a hilarious console and handheld.

The Multiplayer:

What single player game have you put the most time into?

The Grind:

Kole: Super Smash Bros.: Ultimate. A Room Beyond.

Jala: DanganRonpa 2.

David: Grand Theft Auto V: Online.

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Kole, Jala, and David talk about Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the Game Awards trailer reveals, and we ask you which single player game you’ve put the most time into.

The Brief:

Game Award trailer reveals.

South Korea cracks down on dodgy eSports practices.

Soulja Boy releases a hilarious console and handheld.

The Multiplayer:

What single player game have you put the most time into?

The Grind:

Kole: Super Smash Bros.: Ultimate. A Room Beyond.

Jala: DanganRonpa 2.

David: Grand Theft Auto V: Online.

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Episode 266: As You Apparently Dohttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/266
493fb9f2-e1d7-4c69-9b3f-7eb5957a8856Fri, 07 Dec 2018 08:00:00 -0500Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about Bethesda’s bag controversy, Penumbra: Requiem, and we ask you which games deserve a sequel (or a better sequel).1:45:29yesKole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about Bethesda’s bag controversy, Penumbra: Requiem, and we ask you which games deserve a sequel (or a better sequel).
The Brief:
Nvidia is demoing AI video rendering.
Rocksteady isn’t making a Superman game.
Bethesda gets in trouble for nylon bags.
Nintendo takes action against YouTubers who upload leaked Smash Bros. soundtrack.
The Multiplayer:
What game deserves a sequel, or a better sequel?
The Grind:
Kole: Penumbra: Requiem.
Ben: Red Dead Redemption 2.
Jala: Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair.
David: Nothing.
Kole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about Bethesda’s bag controversy, Penumbra: Requiem, and we ask you which games deserve a sequel (or a better sequel).

The Brief:

The Multiplayer:

What game deserves a sequel, or a better sequel?

The Grind:

Kole: Penumbra: Requiem.

Ben: Red Dead Redemption 2.

Jala: Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair.

David: Nothing.

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Episode 265: I Made Six Quarts of Mealhttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/265
f4aa387c-e5a3-4f16-badf-16657682be28Mon, 26 Nov 2018 20:00:00 -0500Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Jala and David talk about the Golden Joystick award winners, The Company, and we do a Free Play Multiplayer.1:51:42yesKole, Ben, Jala and David talk about the Golden Joystick award winners, The Company, and we do a Free Play Multiplayer.
The Brief:
Golden Joystick Award winners announced.
More game accessibility good news.
Banks are hiring Fortnite developers.
There’s going to be an Eevee Tamagotchi.
The Multiplayer:
FREE PLAY.
The Grind:
David: Fortnite.
Jala: Goetia. Vampyr. The Company.
Ben: Octopath Traveler. Super Mario Party. Red Dead Redemption 2. Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
Kole: Marvel’s Spider-Man.
Kole, Ben, Jala and David talk about the Golden Joystick award winners, The Company, and we do a Free Play Multiplayer.

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Episode 264: The Streets Were Paved With Childrenhttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/264
0a122184-f6d7-46b5-9310-ae3709bcc8cbFri, 16 Nov 2018 20:00:00 -0500Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about the Detective Pikachu trailer, Goetia, and we ask you to write personal ads for game characters.1:52:33yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about the Detective Pikachu trailer, Goetia, and we ask you to write personal ads for game characters.
The Brief:
Microsoft buys Obsidian.
A hero has a bionic arm based on Adam Jensen.
Detective Pikachu gets an upsetting trailer.
Sunset Overdrive is coming
The Multiplayer:
Write a personal ad for your favorite game character.
The Grind:
Jala: Heroes of the Monkey Tavern. Semispheres. Goetia.
Dennis: Mad Max. Atlas Reactor.
Ben: Left 4 Dead 2. Red Dead Redemption II.
Kole: The Infectious Madness of Doctor Dekker.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about the Detective Pikachu trailer, Goetia, and we ask you to write personal ads for game characters.

The Brief:

Microsoft buys Obsidian.

A hero has a bionic arm based on Adam Jensen.

Detective Pikachu gets an upsetting trailer.

Sunset Overdrive is coming

The Multiplayer:

Write a personal ad for your favorite game character.

The Grind:

Jala: Heroes of the Monkey Tavern. Semispheres. Goetia.

Dennis: Mad Max. Atlas Reactor.

Ben: Left 4 Dead 2. Red Dead Redemption II.

Kole: The Infectious Madness of Doctor Dekker.

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about the Detective Pikachu trailer, Goetia, and we ask you to write personal ads for game characters.

The Brief:

Microsoft buys Obsidian.

A hero has a bionic arm based on Adam Jensen.

Detective Pikachu gets an upsetting trailer.

Sunset Overdrive is coming

The Multiplayer:

Write a personal ad for your favorite game character.

The Grind:

Jala: Heroes of the Monkey Tavern. Semispheres. Goetia.

Dennis: Mad Max. Atlas Reactor.

Ben: Left 4 Dead 2. Red Dead Redemption II.

Kole: The Infectious Madness of Doctor Dekker.

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Episode 263: Just Like Pandashttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/263
1c1584fd-4845-4bc7-8dc6-65ef644d7dadFri, 09 Nov 2018 05:00:00 -0500Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, and David talk about Red Dead Redemption, the Diablo: Immortal backlash, and we ask you about your favorite game dialogue.1:31:24yesKole, Ben, and David talk about Red Dead Redemption, the Diablo: Immortal backlash, and we ask you about your favorite game dialogue.
The Brief:
Blizzard upsets fans with Diablo: Immortal, a mobile game.
Ubisoft censors Rainbow Six: Siege for the Chinese market.
The Multiplayer:
What’s your favorite line of game dialogue?
The Grind:
Ben: Red Dead Redemption 2. Left 4 Dead 2.
Kole: Call of Cthulhu. Resident Evil 7 (Not a Hero, and other DLCs).
David: Fortnite.
Kole, Ben, and David talk about Red Dead Redemption, the Diablo: Immortal backlash, and we ask you about your favorite game dialogue.

The Brief:

Blizzard upsets fans with Diablo: Immortal, a mobile game.

Ubisoft censors Rainbow Six: Siege for the Chinese market.

The Multiplayer:

What’s your favorite line of game dialogue?

The Grind:

Ben: Red Dead Redemption 2. Left 4 Dead 2.

Kole: Call of Cthulhu. Resident Evil 7 (Not a Hero, and other DLCs).

David: Fortnite.

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Kole, Ben, and David talk about Red Dead Redemption, the Diablo: Immortal backlash, and we ask you about your favorite game dialogue.

The Brief:

Blizzard upsets fans with Diablo: Immortal, a mobile game.

Ubisoft censors Rainbow Six: Siege for the Chinese market.

The Multiplayer:

What’s your favorite line of game dialogue?

The Grind:

Ben: Red Dead Redemption 2. Left 4 Dead 2.

Kole: Call of Cthulhu. Resident Evil 7 (Not a Hero, and other DLCs).

David: Fortnite.

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Episode 262: Live Every Phase Like It's Blast Phasehttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/262
5f75151b-0592-425b-ace1-bf71ec01b977Mon, 29 Oct 2018 22:30:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the PlayStation Classic lineup reveal, Super Mario Party, and we ask you about the dumbest ways you’ve died in video games.2:13:16yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the PlayStation Classic lineup reveal, Super Mario Party, and we ask you about the dumbest ways you’ve died in video games.
The Brief:
The PlayStation Classic game roster is underwhelming.
Harmonix is working with Twitch to make a streaming karaoke game.
No Man’s Sky goes under water with The Abyss.
Resident Evil 4, the REmake, and Resident Evil 0 are coming to Switch.
The Multiplayer:
What’s the dumbest way you’ve died in a game?
The Grind:
Dennis: WipeOut Omega Collection (VR). Darkest Dungeon. Frozen Synapse 2. Atlas Reactor.
David: Middle-earth: Shadow of War. EXAPUNKS.
Ben: Super Mario Party. Red Dead Redemption 2.
Kole: Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the PlayStation Classic lineup reveal, Super Mario Party, and we ask you about the dumbest ways you’ve died in video games.

The Brief:

The PlayStation Classic game roster is underwhelming.

Harmonix is working with Twitch to make a streaming karaoke game.

No Man’s Sky goes under water with The Abyss.

Resident Evil 4, the REmake, and Resident Evil 0 are coming to Switch.

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Episode 261: Nip Those Dreams in the Budhttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/261
f510c929-a175-4a27-b236-705b27c8100eFri, 19 Oct 2018 10:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about the Rockstar labor controversy, 1979 Revolution: Black Friday, and we ask you about your favorite open world games.2:05:24yesKole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about the Rockstar labor controversy, 1979 Revolution: Black Friday, and we ask you about your favorite open world games.
The Brief:
Onimusha is getting an HD re-release.
Rockstar’s 100 hour faux pas.
Are open world games getting too big?
The Multiplayer:
What is your favorite open world game?
The Grind:
Ben: No Man’s Sky.
Kole: Resident Evil 7.
Jala: Nine Parchments. Heroes of the Monkey Tavern. 1979 Revolution: Black Friday.
David: Middle-earth: Shadow of War.
Kole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about the Rockstar labor controversy, 1979 Revolution: Black Friday, and we ask you about your favorite open world games.

The Grind:

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Episode 260: Axe-tra Largehttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/260
fc748149-2f07-48b1-96e5-35b1be561ffaFri, 12 Oct 2018 10:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Jala, and David talk about Middle-earth: Shadow of War, the strange Telltale saga, and we do a Free Play Multiplayer.1:37:17yesKole, Jala, and David talk about Middle-earth: Shadow of War, the strange Telltale saga, and we do a Free Play Multiplayer.
The Brief:
The live action Mega Man movie has two directors attached.
The Walking Dead is going to finish, after Telltale’s shuttering.
Madden devs respond to requests of visually impaired players.
The Multiplayer:
FREE PLAY!
The Grind:
David: Middle-earth: Shadow of War.
Kole: Ain’t Played Shit.
Jala: Hand of Fate 2. Shin Megami Tensei IV. Ao Oni 2
Kole, Jala, and David talk about Middle-earth: Shadow of War, the strange Telltale saga, and we do a Free Play Multiplayer.

The Brief:

The live action Mega Man movie has two directors attached.

The Walking Dead is going to finish, after Telltale’s shuttering.

Madden devs respond to requests of visually impaired players.

The Multiplayer:

FREE PLAY!

The Grind:

David: Middle-earth: Shadow of War.

Kole: Ain’t Played Shit.

Jala: Hand of Fate 2. Shin Megami Tensei IV. Ao Oni 2

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Kole, Jala, and David talk about Middle-earth: Shadow of War, the strange Telltale saga, and we do a Free Play Multiplayer.

The Brief:

The live action Mega Man movie has two directors attached.

The Walking Dead is going to finish, after Telltale’s shuttering.

Madden devs respond to requests of visually impaired players.

The Multiplayer:

FREE PLAY!

The Grind:

David: Middle-earth: Shadow of War.

Kole: Ain’t Played Shit.

Jala: Hand of Fate 2. Shin Megami Tensei IV. Ao Oni 2

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Episode 259: That's a Shame That That's Too Badhttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/259
bdced816-588b-4821-8c44-eec537ff9191Fri, 05 Oct 2018 17:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about Hand of Fate 2, Bowsette, and we ask you what retro game you’d like to see a modern remake for.
2:02:19yesKole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about Hand of Fate 2, Bowsette, and we ask you what retro game you’d like to see a modern remake for.
The Brief
Honour of Kings goes to great lengths to stop kids from playing for too long.
Red Dead Redemption 2 trailer makes it look huge.
There’s a Metal Gear Solid sneak room that looks very fun.
We let our hair down to talk about Bowsette well after it’s no longer the hot meme.
The Multiplayer:
What retro game would you like to see a modern remake for?
The Grind:
Jala: Shin Megami Tensei IV. Hand of Fate 2.
David: Middle-earth: Shadow of War.
Ben: No Man’s Sky NEXT.
Kole: Downfall.
Kole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about Hand of Fate 2, Bowsette, and we ask you what retro game you’d like to see a modern remake for.

The Brief

Honour of Kings goes to great lengths to stop kids from playing for too long.

Red Dead Redemption 2 trailer makes it look huge.

There’s a Metal Gear Solid sneak room that looks very fun.

We let our hair down to talk about Bowsette well after it’s no longer the hot meme.

The Multiplayer:

What retro game would you like to see a modern remake for?

The Grind:

Jala: Shin Megami Tensei IV. Hand of Fate 2.

David: Middle-earth: Shadow of War.

Ben: No Man’s Sky NEXT.

Kole: Downfall.

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Kole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about Hand of Fate 2, Bowsette, and we ask you what retro game you’d like to see a modern remake for.

The Brief

Honour of Kings goes to great lengths to stop kids from playing for too long.

Red Dead Redemption 2 trailer makes it look huge.

There’s a Metal Gear Solid sneak room that looks very fun.

We let our hair down to talk about Bowsette well after it’s no longer the hot meme.

The Multiplayer:

What retro game would you like to see a modern remake for?

The Grind:

Jala: Shin Megami Tensei IV. Hand of Fate 2.

David: Middle-earth: Shadow of War.

Ben: No Man’s Sky NEXT.

Kole: Downfall.

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Episode 258: Lean Times for Daddyhttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/258
114b7be1-ed46-45fb-96fb-230efa5ab332Fri, 21 Sep 2018 05:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, and Dennis talk about some followup to that Spider-Man proposal, Ratchet and Clank, and we ask you about your favorite times that games have honored your unexpected choices.1:28:12yesKole, Ben, and Dennis talk about some followup to that Spider-Man proposal, Ratchet and Clank, and we ask you about your favorite times that games have honored your unexpected choices.
The Brief:
Followup: The Spider-Man Proposal.
Lots of board game adaptations are coming to the Switch.
Horizon Zero Dawn board game Kickstarter succeeds wildly.
The Multiplayer:
What’s your favorite way a game has honored your unexpected choices?
The Grind:
Ben: Spider-Man. Magic: The Gathering.
Dennis: Ratchet and Clank. Impossible Road.
Kole: Human Resource Machine.
Kole, Ben, and Dennis talk about some followup to that Spider-Man proposal, Ratchet and Clank, and we ask you about your favorite times that games have honored your unexpected choices.

The Brief:

Followup: The Spider-Man Proposal.

Lots of board game adaptations are coming to the Switch.

Horizon Zero Dawn board game Kickstarter succeeds wildly.

The Multiplayer:

What’s your favorite way a game has honored your unexpected choices?

The Grind:

Ben: Spider-Man. Magic: The Gathering.

Dennis: Ratchet and Clank. Impossible Road.

Kole: Human Resource Machine.

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Kole, Ben, and Dennis talk about some followup to that Spider-Man proposal, Ratchet and Clank, and we ask you about your favorite times that games have honored your unexpected choices.

The Brief:

Followup: The Spider-Man Proposal.

Lots of board game adaptations are coming to the Switch.

Horizon Zero Dawn board game Kickstarter succeeds wildly.

The Multiplayer:

What’s your favorite way a game has honored your unexpected choices?

The Grind:

Ben: Spider-Man. Magic: The Gathering.

Dennis: Ratchet and Clank. Impossible Road.

Kole: Human Resource Machine.

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Episode 257: Maddy, Will You Marry Me?https://www.thelevelpodcast.com/257
571911f6-f5d0-4cf0-bc27-5c62de1fd0b7Fri, 14 Sep 2018 12:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Spider-Man, curious AI, and we ask you what your favorite modern local multiplayer game is.2:18:39yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Spider-Man, curious AI, and we ask you what your favorite modern local multiplayer game is.
The Brief:
Spider-Man has the saddest easter egg in it.
Project Awakening is suspiciously similar to a lot of other games.
Blackout is Call of Duty’s battle royale mode.
Research on curious AI.
The Multiplayer:
What’s your go-to current gen local multiplayer party game?
The Grind:
Kole: Rocksmith 2014.
Ben: Spider-Man. Black: The Fall.
David: Cryptark. Fallout 4.
Dennis: Star Realms. Mansions of Madness 2E. Ratchet and Clank. No Man’s Sky Next.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Spider-Man, curious AI, and we ask you what your favorite modern local multiplayer game is.

The Grind:

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Episode 256: Chalupacabrahttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/256
f7f931b7-7d99-4208-a68f-a3f3a125a4caFri, 07 Sep 2018 18:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, and Jala talk about Donut County, the atlas of video game cities, and we do a Free Play Multiplayer.1:29:40yesKole, Ben, and Jala talk about Donut County, the atlas of video game cities, and we do a Free Play Multiplayer.
The Brief:
Subnautica expansion announced.
Spelunky 2 announced.
Virtual Cities is an atlas of noteworthy video game cities. (https://unbound.com/books/virtual-cities/)
The Multiplayer:
Free play!
The Grind:
Ben: Donut County. Black: The Fall.
Jala: Shin Megami Tensei IV.
Kole: Amnesia: The Dark Descent.
Kole, Ben, and Jala talk about Donut County, the atlas of video game cities, and we do a Free Play Multiplayer.

The Brief:

The Multiplayer:

Free play!

The Grind:

Ben: Donut County. Black: The Fall.

Jala: Shin Megami Tensei IV.

Kole: Amnesia: The Dark Descent.

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Episode 255: Scrolls to Sexyhttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/255
e8203407-1dd5-45a5-9d94-7ad2316ed8deFri, 31 Aug 2018 14:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about the Man of Medan announcement, Detention, and we ask you which video game critter you’d like to be.2:36:03yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about the Man of Medan announcement, Detention, and we ask you which video game critter you’d like to be.
The Brief:
Until Dawn studio announces their new game series.
Biofeedback, biometrics, biohazards.
The different kinds of gamers.
Cyberpunk 2077 gameplay video makes Dennis mad.
The Multiplayer:
Which video game creature would you most want to be?
The Grind:
Jala: Shin Megami Tensei IV. The Witness. Corpse Party: Blood Drive.
Dennis: No Man’s Sky. Zero Time Dilemma. Mansions of Madness. Sheriff of Nottingham.
Ben: Dead Cells.
Kole: Detention. Flipflop Solitaire.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about the Man of Medan announcement, Detention, and we ask you which video game critter you’d like to be.

The Brief:

Until Dawn studio announces their new game series.

Biofeedback, biometrics, biohazards.

The different kinds of gamers.

Cyberpunk 2077 gameplay video makes Dennis mad.

The Multiplayer:

Which video game creature would you most want to be?

The Grind:

Jala: Shin Megami Tensei IV. The Witness. Corpse Party: Blood Drive.

Dennis: No Man’s Sky. Zero Time Dilemma. Mansions of Madness. Sheriff of Nottingham.

Ben: Dead Cells.

Kole: Detention. Flipflop Solitaire.

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about the Man of Medan announcement, Detention, and we ask you which video game critter you’d like to be.

The Brief:

Until Dawn studio announces their new game series.

Biofeedback, biometrics, biohazards.

The different kinds of gamers.

Cyberpunk 2077 gameplay video makes Dennis mad.

The Multiplayer:

Which video game creature would you most want to be?

The Grind:

Jala: Shin Megami Tensei IV. The Witness. Corpse Party: Blood Drive.

Dennis: No Man’s Sky. Zero Time Dilemma. Mansions of Madness. Sheriff of Nottingham.

Ben: Dead Cells.

Kole: Detention. Flipflop Solitaire.

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Episode 254: Barkmüterhttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/254
b2e0f0b8-a40e-4a7f-90f2-58c856cfb5b5Fri, 24 Aug 2018 05:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Sekiro release date announcement, Dead Cells, and we ask you which sequels most improved on their predecessors.2:16:38yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Sekiro release date announcement, Dead Cells, and we ask you which sequels most improved on their predecessors.
The Brief:
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice releases March 22, 2019.
Amazon Prime changes things (for the worse) for gamers
Yakuza games are a front for game preservation.
Monster Hunter World is very inefficient.
The Multiplayer:
Which sequel most improved on its predecessors? Which had the biggest dip in quality?
The Grind:
Dennis: No Man’s Sky Next. Zero Time Dilemma.
Ben: Dead Cells. Divinity: Original Sin 2. Octopath Traveler.
David: Dead Cells. Fallout 4.
Kole: Holedown.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Sekiro release date announcement, Dead Cells, and we ask you which sequels most improved on their predecessors.

The Brief:

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice releases March 22, 2019.

Amazon Prime changes things (for the worse) for gamers

Yakuza games are a front for game preservation.

Monster Hunter World is very inefficient.

The Multiplayer:

Which sequel most improved on its predecessors? Which had the biggest dip in quality?

The Grind:

Dennis: No Man’s Sky Next. Zero Time Dilemma.

Ben: Dead Cells. Divinity: Original Sin 2. Octopath Traveler.

David: Dead Cells. Fallout 4.

Kole: Holedown.

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Sekiro release date announcement, Dead Cells, and we ask you which sequels most improved on their predecessors.

The Brief:

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice releases March 22, 2019.

Amazon Prime changes things (for the worse) for gamers

Yakuza games are a front for game preservation.

Monster Hunter World is very inefficient.

The Multiplayer:

Which sequel most improved on its predecessors? Which had the biggest dip in quality?

The Grind:

Dennis: No Man’s Sky Next. Zero Time Dilemma.

Ben: Dead Cells. Divinity: Original Sin 2. Octopath Traveler.

David: Dead Cells. Fallout 4.

Kole: Holedown.

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Episode 253: Jump Headfirst Into a Blenderhttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/253
a3b77b48-a06b-4617-ad55-4399cbf50addFri, 17 Aug 2018 05:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Jala, and David talk about the Infectious Madness of Doctor Dekker, the real price of fake real estate, and we ask you which game worlds you’d most (and least!) like to live in.1:52:46yesKole, Jala, and David talk about the Infectious Madness of Doctor Dekker, the real price of fake real estate, and we ask you which game worlds you’d most (and least!) like to live in.
The Brief:
The real cost of fake real estate.
Bethesda bullies someone selling one of their games.
Americans own less.
The Multiplayer:
Which game worlds you’d most (and least!) like to live in?
The Grind:
Kole: Mega Man X Legacy Collection.
Jala: Octopath Traveler. Vampyr. The Infectious Madness of Doctor Dekker.
David: Fallout 4.
Kole, Jala, and David talk about the Infectious Madness of Doctor Dekker, the real price of fake real estate, and we ask you which game worlds you’d most (and least!) like to live in.

The Multiplayer:

The Grind:

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Episode 251: The Royal Dirtbag Exhttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/251
48b80bc0-8c44-4564-953c-363fd8072996Fri, 03 Aug 2018 19:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about No Man’s Sky Next, the Overwatch League season finale, and we ask you about the scariest sounds in gaming.2:02:11yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about No Man’s Sky Next, the Overwatch League season finale, and we ask you about the scariest sounds in gaming.
The Brief:
Overwatch League season one ends.
Picross S2 is coming out on August 2.
Labo vehicle kit announced.
NYU researchers develop AI to make you better at video games.
The Multiplayer:
What’s the scariest sound in gaming?
The Grind:
Ben: Octopath Traveler.
David: Fallout 4.
Dennis: No Man’s Sky Next.
Kole: Paratopic. Nier: Automata. Mega Man X Collection.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about No Man’s Sky Next, the Overwatch League season finale, and we ask you about the scariest sounds in gaming.

The Brief:

Overwatch League season one ends.

Picross S2 is coming out on August 2.

Labo vehicle kit announced.

NYU researchers develop AI to make you better at video games.

The Multiplayer:

What’s the scariest sound in gaming?

The Grind:

Ben: Octopath Traveler.

David: Fallout 4.

Dennis: No Man’s Sky Next.

Kole: Paratopic. Nier: Automata. Mega Man X Collection.

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about No Man’s Sky Next, the Overwatch League season finale, and we ask you about the scariest sounds in gaming.

The Brief:

Overwatch League season one ends.

Picross S2 is coming out on August 2.

Labo vehicle kit announced.

NYU researchers develop AI to make you better at video games.

The Multiplayer:

What’s the scariest sound in gaming?

The Grind:

Ben: Octopath Traveler.

David: Fallout 4.

Dennis: No Man’s Sky Next.

Kole: Paratopic. Nier: Automata. Mega Man X Collection.

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Episode 250: In a Salami Wayhttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/250
b86e71f3-cfca-4a83-a947-648f1e6398e4Fri, 27 Jul 2018 16:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Octopath Traveler, the Culling 2 catastrophe, and we ask you what your favorite treatment of death is in a video game.2:12:11yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Octopath Traveler, the Culling 2 catastrophe, and we ask you what your favorite treatment of death is in a video game.
The Brief:
Fortnite has made over $1 billion in in-game purchases.
The Culling 2 pulled from the market.
Gwent Standalone is in peril, gets a non-announcement.
Raiders of the Broken Planet renamed Spacelords.
Stardew Valley multiplayer update coming to PC on August 1.
The Multiplayer:
What game has your favorite treatment of death?
The Grind:
Kole: Nier: Automata. Outlast 2. The Last Door. Learning keyboard.
Dennis: Warframe. Superhot VR. Gloomhaven.
David: Destiny 2.
Ben: Twilight Imperium. Octopath Traveler.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Octopath Traveler, the Culling 2 catastrophe, and we ask you what your favorite treatment of death is in a video game.

The Brief:

Fortnite has made over $1 billion in in-game purchases.

The Culling 2 pulled from the market.

Gwent Standalone is in peril, gets a non-announcement.

Raiders of the Broken Planet renamed Spacelords.

Stardew Valley multiplayer update coming to PC on August 1.

The Multiplayer:

What game has your favorite treatment of death?

The Grind:

Kole: Nier: Automata. Outlast 2. The Last Door. Learning keyboard.

Dennis: Warframe. Superhot VR. Gloomhaven.

David: Destiny 2.

Ben: Twilight Imperium. Octopath Traveler.

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Octopath Traveler, the Culling 2 catastrophe, and we ask you what your favorite treatment of death is in a video game.

The Brief:

Fortnite has made over $1 billion in in-game purchases.

The Culling 2 pulled from the market.

Gwent Standalone is in peril, gets a non-announcement.

Raiders of the Broken Planet renamed Spacelords.

Stardew Valley multiplayer update coming to PC on August 1.

The Multiplayer:

What game has your favorite treatment of death?

The Grind:

Kole: Nier: Automata. Outlast 2. The Last Door. Learning keyboard.

Dennis: Warframe. Superhot VR. Gloomhaven.

David: Destiny 2.

Ben: Twilight Imperium. Octopath Traveler.

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Episode 249: Oxygen Bonehttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/249
ec96c9af-cdbb-460f-8f08-d25375153da8Fri, 20 Jul 2018 15:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Absolver, the Uncharted fan film, and we ask you about your favorite barks in games.2:10:02yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Absolver, the Uncharted fan film, and we ask you about your favorite barks in games.
The Brief
Nathan Fillion stars as Nathan Drake in an Uncharted fan film.
Octopath Traveller sells out world ‘round.
The Aliens in Colonial Marines are dumb by mistake.
Fortnite’s success is changing the Unreal asset store.
The Multiplayer:
What are your favorite barks in games?
The Grind:
Ben: Five Tribes. T.I.M.E Stories.
Dennis: Overwatch. Absolver.
Kole: Rock Band 3. The Sims 4: Seasons. Puyo Puyo Tetris. Outlast 2.
David: Destiny 2. Nioh.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Absolver, the Uncharted fan film, and we ask you about your favorite barks in games.

The Brief

Nathan Fillion stars as Nathan Drake in an Uncharted fan film.

Octopath Traveller sells out world ‘round.

The Aliens in Colonial Marines are dumb by mistake.

Fortnite’s success is changing the Unreal asset store.

The Multiplayer:

What are your favorite barks in games?

The Grind:

Ben: Five Tribes. T.I.M.E Stories.

Dennis: Overwatch. Absolver.

Kole: Rock Band 3. The Sims 4: Seasons. Puyo Puyo Tetris. Outlast 2.

David: Destiny 2. Nioh.

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Absolver, the Uncharted fan film, and we ask you about your favorite barks in games.

The Brief

Nathan Fillion stars as Nathan Drake in an Uncharted fan film.

Octopath Traveller sells out world ‘round.

The Aliens in Colonial Marines are dumb by mistake.

Fortnite’s success is changing the Unreal asset store.

The Multiplayer:

What are your favorite barks in games?

The Grind:

Ben: Five Tribes. T.I.M.E Stories.

Dennis: Overwatch. Absolver.

Kole: Rock Band 3. The Sims 4: Seasons. Puyo Puyo Tetris. Outlast 2.

David: Destiny 2. Nioh.

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Episode 248: Bread Printerhttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/248
a887769c-c1dd-4882-9720-4998aceb6dcdFri, 13 Jul 2018 05:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Jala, and David talk about Persona 4: Dancing All Night, the Sonic Toaster, and we ask you what game’s pre-release hype tricked you most.2:23:55yesKole, Jala, and David talk about Persona 4: Dancing All Night, the Sonic Toaster, and we ask you what game’s pre-release hype tricked you most.
The Brief:
Warframe revealed new expansions, and surface-to-space combat.
Camden Park Appalachia Fallout ’76 meetup.
The Sonic toaster will be ruining breakfasts in October.
The Multiplayer:
What game’s advertising or pre-release hype tricked you hardest?
The Grind:
David: Destiny 2. Nioh.
Jala: Persona 4: Dancing All Night. Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds. Corse Party: Blood Drive.
Kole: Lumines Remastered.
Kole, Jala, and David talk about Persona 4: Dancing All Night, the Sonic Toaster, and we ask you what game’s pre-release hype tricked you most.

The Grind:

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Episode 247: Hung With Carehttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/247
83e28283-5997-4230-86bf-e27910fd9726Fri, 29 Jun 2018 13:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about the WHO’s recent report on video game addiction, FAR: Lone Sails, and we ask you what your most useless game skill is.1:50:41yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about the WHO’s recent report on video game addiction, FAR: Lone Sails, and we ask you what your most useless game skill is.
The Brief:
The WHO establishes video game addiction as a mental illness.
Bethesda sues Warner Bros. over Westworld game.
Final Fantasy VII remake director admits they announced the game too soon.
Sims 4: Seasons lets you boink St. Nick.
The Multiplayer:
What is your most hard-won, but useless, video game skill?
The Grind:
Jala: Sniper Elite 4. Persona 4: Dancing All Night. Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds.
Ben: FAR: Lone Sails. Divinity: Original Sin II. Knights of the Old Republic II.
Dennis: Realm Royale. RIGS. Trackmania.
Kole: The Cat Lady. Rocksmith.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about the WHO’s recent report on video game addiction, FAR: Lone Sails, and we ask you what your most useless game skill is.

The Brief:

The WHO establishes video game addiction as a mental illness.

Bethesda sues Warner Bros. over Westworld game.

Final Fantasy VII remake director admits they announced the game too soon.

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Episode 246: A Confederacy of Bourneshttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/246
8be2aa91-b801-4d00-bce9-05ce88cd2e03Fri, 22 Jun 2018 19:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Dennis, and David talk about the remaining E3 news, ask you what headlines you wished you’d seen, and camp out talking about Rime.
1:51:18yesKole, Dennis, and David talk about the remaining E3 news, ask you what headlines you wished you’d seen, and camp out talking about Rime.
The Brief:
What E3 stuff are we actually excited about?
The Multiplayer:
Share the E3 headlines you wish you’d seen.
The Grind:
David: Nioh. Cultist Simulator.
Kole: The Park.
Dennis: Realm Royale. Rime.
Kole, Dennis, and David talk about the remaining E3 news, ask you what headlines you wished you’d seen, and camp out talking about Rime.

The Brief:

What E3 stuff are we actually excited about?

The Multiplayer:

Share the E3 headlines you wish you’d seen.

The Grind:

David: Nioh. Cultist Simulator.

Kole: The Park.

Dennis: Realm Royale. Rime.

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Kole, Dennis, and David talk about the remaining E3 news, ask you what headlines you wished you’d seen, and camp out talking about Rime.

The Brief:

What E3 stuff are we actually excited about?

The Multiplayer:

Share the E3 headlines you wish you’d seen.

The Grind:

David: Nioh. Cultist Simulator.

Kole: The Park.

Dennis: Realm Royale. Rime.

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Episode 245: Aww, Sad Story... Slurrrrphttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/245
e2250254-e2ee-4bdd-a6a3-d54dcd4bf21aFri, 15 Jun 2018 12:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about some general E3 news, Realm Royale, and we do some free-play multiplayer cleanup.1:46:57yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about some general E3 news, Realm Royale, and we do some free-play multiplayer cleanup.
The Brief:
CD Projekt Red shows more Cyberpunk 2077.
Metal Wolf Chaos XD is being published by Devolver.
Fallout 76 is an online prequel.
Elder Scrolls Blade is a thing, so is Skyrim Very Special Edition.
The Multiplayer:
Free Play cleanup.
The Grind:
Dennis: Realm Royale. Starblood: Arena. Rec Royale.
Kole: Vampyr.
Jala: Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds. Persona 4: Dancing All Night.
Ben: Nothing.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about some general E3 news, Realm Royale, and we do some free-play multiplayer cleanup.

The Brief:

CD Projekt Red shows more Cyberpunk 2077.

Metal Wolf Chaos XD is being published by Devolver.

Fallout 76 is an online prequel.

Elder Scrolls Blade is a thing, so is Skyrim Very Special Edition.

The Multiplayer:

Free Play cleanup.

The Grind:

Dennis: Realm Royale. Starblood: Arena. Rec Royale.

Kole: Vampyr.

Jala: Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds. Persona 4: Dancing All Night.

Ben: Nothing.

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about some general E3 news, Realm Royale, and we do some free-play multiplayer cleanup.

The Brief:

CD Projekt Red shows more Cyberpunk 2077.

Metal Wolf Chaos XD is being published by Devolver.

Fallout 76 is an online prequel.

Elder Scrolls Blade is a thing, so is Skyrim Very Special Edition.

The Multiplayer:

Free Play cleanup.

The Grind:

Dennis: Realm Royale. Starblood: Arena. Rec Royale.

Kole: Vampyr.

Jala: Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds. Persona 4: Dancing All Night.

Ben: Nothing.

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Episode 244: Move to the Mountains and Grow Your Own Cornhttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/244
096d831e-e0e8-4b31-bbd1-2d451fd6158eMon, 04 Jun 2018 21:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about Cultist Simulator, the Fallout 76 reveal, and we ask for your E3 predictions… real and fake.1:52:19yesKole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about Cultist Simulator, the Fallout 76 reveal, and we ask for your E3 predictions… real and fake.
The Brief
Bethesda trolls fans with announcement stream.
Bethesda announces Fallout 76.
Square Enix says that they won’t make any more ___ Go games.
The Multiplayer:
E3 predictions, real or fake.
The Grind:
Jala: Corpse Party: Blood Drive. My Name is Mayo. Open Sorcery. Mind≒0.
Kole: White Day: A Labyrinth Named School.
Ben: Epistory.
David: Cultist Simulator.
Kole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about Cultist Simulator, the Fallout 76 reveal, and we ask for your E3 predictions… real and fake.

The Grind:

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Episode 243: We All Hope to Die Eminentlyhttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/243
8fb84f47-d030-4272-b70e-13076a20b89fFri, 01 Jun 2018 18:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about God of War, Dennis’ new PSVR, and we ask you what you think will be different about games in 10 years.2:09:36yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about God of War, Dennis’ new PSVR, and we ask you what you think will be different about games in 10 years.
The Brief:
Killer7 is coming to Steam.
Solo underperforms.
Battlefield 5 will have female playable characters.
TotalBiscuit passes away.
The Multiplayer:
What will be different about games in ten years? What will be the same?
The Grind:
Ben: God of War. A Way Out.
Kole: Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened.
Dennis: Playstation VR! Skyrim: Rastered. RIGS.
David: Subnautica. Darkwood.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about God of War, Dennis’ new PSVR, and we ask you what you think will be different about games in 10 years.

The Brief:

Killer7 is coming to Steam.

Solo underperforms.

Battlefield 5 will have female playable characters.

TotalBiscuit passes away.

The Multiplayer:

What will be different about games in ten years? What will be the same?

The Grind:

Ben: God of War. A Way Out.

Kole: Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened.

Dennis: Playstation VR! Skyrim: Rastered. RIGS.

David: Subnautica. Darkwood.

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about God of War, Dennis’ new PSVR, and we ask you what you think will be different about games in 10 years.

The Brief:

Killer7 is coming to Steam.

Solo underperforms.

Battlefield 5 will have female playable characters.

TotalBiscuit passes away.

The Multiplayer:

What will be different about games in ten years? What will be the same?

The Grind:

Ben: God of War. A Way Out.

Kole: Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened.

Dennis: Playstation VR! Skyrim: Rastered. RIGS.

David: Subnautica. Darkwood.

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Episode 242: Rapid Fire Buttonshttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/242
f42df77f-489c-451e-a7a8-501c811d94e1Fri, 25 May 2018 16:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David do some Free Play Multiplayer cleanup!44:47yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and David do some Free Play Multiplayer cleanup!
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Episode 241: Dislocated Circulatory Systemhttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/241
47cb7938-832c-45c8-8c3d-b8bad947e7afFri, 11 May 2018 05:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Dennis, Jala, and David talk about Trackmania, learning foreign languages through games, and we ask you about your favorite peaceful moments in non-peaceful games.
2:10:21yesKole, Dennis, Jala, and David talk about Trackmania, learning foreign languages through games, and we ask you about your favorite peaceful moments in non-peaceful games.
The Brief:
Framed Collection is coming to PC and Switch.
Indiana university uses Assassin’s Creed to teach Italian.
Charles Martinet will appear in Runner 3.
The Multiplayer
What’s your favorite peaceful/serene moment in a non-walking-sim game.
The Grind:
David: Bloodborne. Far Cry 5. Subnautica.
Dennis: Subnautica. Trackmania.
Kole: Reigns.
Jala: Corpse Party: Blood Drive.
Kole, Dennis, Jala, and David talk about Trackmania, learning foreign languages through games, and we ask you about your favorite peaceful moments in non-peaceful games.

The Multiplayer

The Grind:

David: Bloodborne. Far Cry 5. Subnautica.

Dennis: Subnautica. Trackmania.

Kole: Reigns.

Jala: Corpse Party: Blood Drive.

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Episode 240: Chibi 3D Boo-biihttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/240
78147b11-0d77-42d3-960f-ca6e4e902e73Fri, 04 May 2018 05:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, and Jala talk about, Corpse Party: Blood Drive, the 2018 NPD Game Gear Game Mystery, and we ask you what moment in your life most resembled a video game.
1:27:11yesKole, Ben, and Jala talk about, Corpse Party: Blood Drive, the 2018 NPD Game Gear Game Mystery, and we ask you what moment in your life most resembled a video game.
The Brief:
Paratopic is what Back in 1995 should have been.
Someone bought a Game Gear Game in 2018.
Xbox One adds Discord integration.
The Multiplayer:
What moment in your life was the most like a video game?
The Grind:
Jala: Abyss Odyssey. Fire Emblem: Awakening. Corpse Party: Blood Drive.
Ben: Subnautica.
Kole: Nintendo Labo. Deep Town.
Kole, Ben, and Jala talk about, Corpse Party: Blood Drive, the 2018 NPD Game Gear Game Mystery, and we ask you what moment in your life most resembled a video game.

The Brief:

It’s one of those good times to invest in video game stocks if you can.

Canadian lawmakers get free copies of “Orwell: Ignorance is Strength”.

Healer’s Quest is a game that casts you as the healer in an RPG party.

The Multiplayer:

Describe your favorite game in haiku.

The Grind:

Dennis: Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch. Wet.

Jala: Fire Emblem: Awakening. FRAMED 2.

Kole: Plague, Inc. Freeways.

Ben: Viticulture. Scythe. Divinity: Original Sin 2.

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Episode 237: Consider the Roombahttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/237
0dc848fa-bb1c-4e8f-9285-5fe2c473208eFri, 06 Apr 2018 07:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, and Jala talk about Divinity: Original Sin 2, Gorogoa, and Spy Party going Early Access.1:39:42yesKole, Ben, and Jala talk about Divinity: Original Sin 2, Gorogoa, and Spy Party going Early Access.
The Brief:
Spy Party is going Early Access on Steam.
Amazon has canceled its game.
The Multiplayer:
What physical object best represents the game you played most recently?
The Grind:
Jala: Fire Emblem: Awakening. Hidden My Game By Mom. Gorogoa.
Ben: Hand Simulator. Divinity: Original Sin 2.
Kole: Back in 1995. Plague, Inc.
Kole, Ben, and Jala talk about Divinity: Original Sin 2, Gorogoa, and Spy Party going Early Access.

The Brief:

Spy Party is going Early Access on Steam.

Amazon has canceled its game.

The Multiplayer:

What physical object best represents the game you played most recently?

The Grind:

Jala: Fire Emblem: Awakening. Hidden My Game By Mom. Gorogoa.

Ben: Hand Simulator. Divinity: Original Sin 2.

Kole: Back in 1995. Plague, Inc.

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Kole, Ben, and Jala talk about Divinity: Original Sin 2, Gorogoa, and Spy Party going Early Access.

The Brief:

Spy Party is going Early Access on Steam.

Amazon has canceled its game.

The Multiplayer:

What physical object best represents the game you played most recently?

The Grind:

Jala: Fire Emblem: Awakening. Hidden My Game By Mom. Gorogoa.

Ben: Hand Simulator. Divinity: Original Sin 2.

Kole: Back in 1995. Plague, Inc.

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Episode 236: Jump Scare Farthttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/236
15e2dd66-949e-402a-bd74-6ad5f0007d58Fri, 30 Mar 2018 23:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben. Dennis, and Jala talk about A Way Out, the Oculus Go, and we ask you to name your funniest game moment in four words or less.2:07:10yesKole, Ben. Dennis, and Jala talk about A Way Out, the Oculus Go, and we ask you to name your funniest game moment in four words or less.
The Brief:
Indiana school teacher gets results from gamifying education.
Hori is making an actual d-pad .
Occulus Go is a $199 VR entry point.
alt.ctrl.GDC gives us the bartending game wii deserve.
The Multiplayer:
Name your funniest game moment in four words or less.
The Grind:
Kole: Subnautica. Pokémon Picross.
Ben: A Way Out.
Jala: Breath of the Wild. Cube Escape: The Cave. The Inner World 2.
Dennis: Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch. Alienation.
Kole, Ben. Dennis, and Jala talk about A Way Out, the Oculus Go, and we ask you to name your funniest game moment in four words or less.

The Brief:

Indiana school teacher gets results from gamifying education.

Hori is making an actual d-pad .

Occulus Go is a $199 VR entry point.

alt.ctrl.GDC gives us the bartending game wii deserve.

The Multiplayer:

Name your funniest game moment in four words or less.

The Grind:

Kole: Subnautica. Pokémon Picross.

Ben: A Way Out.

Jala: Breath of the Wild. Cube Escape: The Cave. The Inner World 2.

Dennis: Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch. Alienation.

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Kole, Ben. Dennis, and Jala talk about A Way Out, the Oculus Go, and we ask you to name your funniest game moment in four words or less.

The Brief:

Indiana school teacher gets results from gamifying education.

Hori is making an actual d-pad .

Occulus Go is a $199 VR entry point.

alt.ctrl.GDC gives us the bartending game wii deserve.

The Multiplayer:

Name your funniest game moment in four words or less.

The Grind:

Kole: Subnautica. Pokémon Picross.

Ben: A Way Out.

Jala: Breath of the Wild. Cube Escape: The Cave. The Inner World 2.

Dennis: Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch. Alienation.

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Episode 235: Schrödinger's Skinhttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/235
e3dc120a-e42c-4911-8ed1-d8fa98b80eb1Fri, 23 Mar 2018 13:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about the Shrouded Isle, Amazon’s new move into gaming, and we ask you which modern indie games need cool instruction manuals.1:45:22yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about the Shrouded Isle, Amazon’s new move into gaming, and we ask you which modern indie games need cool instruction manuals.
The Brief:
Amazon releases GameOn APIs.
Sony class action deadline
Nvidia is bringing in real-time ray tracing.
Yakuza Kiwami 2 releases August 28.
The Multiplayer:
What modern indie game should get an old fashioned print manual?
The Grind:
Ben: Getting Over It With Bennett Foddy.
Jala: Fire Emblem: Awakening. Resident Evil 7. The Shrouded Isle.
Dennis: Knack. Zombs Royale.
Kole: Pokémon Picross.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about the Shrouded Isle, Amazon’s new move into gaming, and we ask you which modern indie games need cool instruction manuals.

The Brief:

Amazon releases GameOn APIs.

Sony class action deadline

Nvidia is bringing in real-time ray tracing.

Yakuza Kiwami 2 releases August 28.

The Multiplayer:

What modern indie game should get an old fashioned print manual?

The Grind:

Ben: Getting Over It With Bennett Foddy.

Jala: Fire Emblem: Awakening. Resident Evil 7. The Shrouded Isle.

Dennis: Knack. Zombs Royale.

Kole: Pokémon Picross.

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about the Shrouded Isle, Amazon’s new move into gaming, and we ask you which modern indie games need cool instruction manuals.

The Brief:

Amazon releases GameOn APIs.

Sony class action deadline

Nvidia is bringing in real-time ray tracing.

Yakuza Kiwami 2 releases August 28.

The Multiplayer:

What modern indie game should get an old fashioned print manual?

The Grind:

Ben: Getting Over It With Bennett Foddy.

Jala: Fire Emblem: Awakening. Resident Evil 7. The Shrouded Isle.

Dennis: Knack. Zombs Royale.

Kole: Pokémon Picross.

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Episode 234: When You Die in the Game You Die in the Gamehttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/234
88c49319-dec9-4553-abab-d5c22193b01fFri, 16 Mar 2018 20:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about a whole bunch of strategy games, the most recent Nintendo Direct, ask we you about rule subversions in games.1:58:23yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about a whole bunch of strategy games, the most recent Nintendo Direct, ask we you about rule subversions in games.
The Brief:
Nintendo Direct announcements, including Smash Bros. for Switch.
Valve claims they will make games again.
“Where the Water Tastes Like Wine” releases.
The Multiplayer:
What’s the best way a game has subverted its rules?
The Grind:
Jala: Metroid: Samus Returns. The Legend of Zelda: The Breath of the Wild. Fire Emblem: Awakening.
Ben: Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle. Into the Breach.
Dennis: Into the Breach. Kingdom of Loathing. Hand of Fate.
Kole: Alan Wake. Yume Nikki.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about a whole bunch of strategy games, the most recent Nintendo Direct, ask we you about rule subversions in games.

The Brief:

Nintendo Direct announcements, including Smash Bros. for Switch.

Valve claims they will make games again.

“Where the Water Tastes Like Wine” releases.

The Multiplayer:

What’s the best way a game has subverted its rules?

The Grind:

Jala: Metroid: Samus Returns. The Legend of Zelda: The Breath of the Wild. Fire Emblem: Awakening.

Ben: Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle. Into the Breach.

Dennis: Into the Breach. Kingdom of Loathing. Hand of Fate.

Kole: Alan Wake. Yume Nikki.

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about a whole bunch of strategy games, the most recent Nintendo Direct, ask we you about rule subversions in games.

The Brief:

Nintendo Direct announcements, including Smash Bros. for Switch.

Valve claims they will make games again.

“Where the Water Tastes Like Wine” releases.

The Multiplayer:

What’s the best way a game has subverted its rules?

The Grind:

Jala: Metroid: Samus Returns. The Legend of Zelda: The Breath of the Wild. Fire Emblem: Awakening.

Ben: Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle. Into the Breach.

Dennis: Into the Breach. Kingdom of Loathing. Hand of Fate.

Kole: Alan Wake. Yume Nikki.

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Episode 233: Prince Fleshswallowhttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/233
e02e75af-6c80-44e9-883d-e416f4ef982eFri, 09 Mar 2018 05:00:00 -0500Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Into the Breach, the Diablo-on-Switch rumors, and we ask you which games remind you most of elementary school.2:03:32yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Into the Breach, the Diablo-on-Switch rumors, and we ask you which games remind you most of elementary school.
The Brief:
People think there’s going to be Diablo on Switch.
Cyan announces their new game, Firmament.
AI finds glitch in Q*Bert.
Procedurally generated chiptunes.
The Multiplayer:
What game do you most associate with your grade/elementary school years?
The Grind
Dennis: Into the Breach. Door Kickers.
Ben: Into the Breach. Gloomhaven.
Kole: DOOM 2016. Celeste.
David: Monster Hunter: World.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Into the Breach, the Diablo-on-Switch rumors, and we ask you which games remind you most of elementary school.

The Brief:

People think there’s going to be Diablo on Switch.

Cyan announces their new game, Firmament.

AI finds glitch in Q*Bert.

Procedurally generated chiptunes.

The Multiplayer:

What game do you most associate with your grade/elementary school years?

The Grind

Dennis: Into the Breach. Door Kickers.

Ben: Into the Breach. Gloomhaven.

Kole: DOOM 2016. Celeste.

David: Monster Hunter: World.

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Into the Breach, the Diablo-on-Switch rumors, and we ask you which games remind you most of elementary school.

The Brief:

People think there’s going to be Diablo on Switch.

Cyan announces their new game, Firmament.

AI finds glitch in Q*Bert.

Procedurally generated chiptunes.

The Multiplayer:

What game do you most associate with your grade/elementary school years?

The Multiplayer:

The Grind:

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Episode 231: Net Lootralityhttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/231
5ee875cd-59e6-4f30-8b5e-b6fa8612cd4dFri, 23 Feb 2018 05:00:00 -0500Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Year of the Dog celebrations, Prey, and we ask you how you name your characters in games.1:39:00yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Year of the Dog celebrations, Prey, and we ask you how you name your characters in games.
The Brief:
Overwatch does some year of the dog celebrations.
Konami explains the MGS V disarmament bug.
Dab on ‘em Haterz is a game about bad YouTube comments.
Twitch has added new chat channels for channels who chat.
New loot box laws in are falling into place.
The Multiplayer
How do you choose names for your in-game characters?
The Grind:
Kole: Prey. Alan Wake.
Ben: The Witness. Subnautica.
Dennis: Knack. Desert Golfing.
David: Monster Hunter: World. Destiny 2.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Year of the Dog celebrations, Prey, and we ask you how you name your characters in games.

The Brief:

Overwatch does some year of the dog celebrations.

Konami explains the MGS V disarmament bug.

Dab on ‘em Haterz is a game about bad YouTube comments.

Twitch has added new chat channels for channels who chat.

New loot box laws in are falling into place.

The Multiplayer

How do you choose names for your in-game characters?

The Grind:

Kole: Prey. Alan Wake.

Ben: The Witness. Subnautica.

Dennis: Knack. Desert Golfing.

David: Monster Hunter: World. Destiny 2.

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Year of the Dog celebrations, Prey, and we ask you how you name your characters in games.

The Brief:

Overwatch does some year of the dog celebrations.

Konami explains the MGS V disarmament bug.

Dab on ‘em Haterz is a game about bad YouTube comments.

Twitch has added new chat channels for channels who chat.

New loot box laws in are falling into place.

The Multiplayer

How do you choose names for your in-game characters?

The Grind:

Kole: Prey. Alan Wake.

Ben: The Witness. Subnautica.

Dennis: Knack. Desert Golfing.

David: Monster Hunter: World. Destiny 2.

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Episode 230: Timmy Storieshttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/230
87e4d992-1a4c-411c-9333-6806e9cbd1cdFri, 16 Feb 2018 05:00:00 -0500Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talka bout Monster Hunter: World, the shuttering of Mayfair Games, and we ask you about your worst grinding stories.1:41:30yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talka bout Monster Hunter: World, the shuttering of Mayfair Games, and we ask you about your worst grinding stories.
The Brief
Settlers of Catan developer is shutting down.
Shadow of the Colossus has new secrets.
Vampyr is releasing June 5.
Video games and monks.
The Multiplayer
What’s your worst story of grinding for something in a game?
The Grind
Dennis: DropMix. Watching the Overwatch League. Hue. Knack.
David: Monster Hunter World.
Ben: The Witness. Subnautica.
Kole: Monster Hunter World. SOMA. Breath of Fire III.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talka bout Monster Hunter: World, the shuttering of Mayfair Games, and we ask you about your worst grinding stories.

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Episode 229: Something I'll Be Happy to Be Upset Abouthttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/229
cad54eff-1a8f-4ca7-abd0-af68b9f71a18Fri, 09 Feb 2018 05:00:00 -0500Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, and Jala talk about Subnautica, the Red Dead Redemption 2 delay, and we ask you which games you respect but dislike.1:29:18yesKole, Ben, and Jala talk about Subnautica, the Red Dead Redemption 2 delay, and we ask you which games you respect but dislike.
The Brief:
Red Dead Redemption 2 delayed to October.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 announced for Switch.
Video game hearing aids.
Metal Gear Solid V disarmament ending triggered on accident.
The Multiplayer:
What game do you respect, but not like?
The Grind:
Jala: Persona 4: Golden. Creeping Terror.
Ben: The Witness. Subnautica.
Kole: Breath of the Wild. Dragon Ball FighterZ. Silent Hill: Downpour. Breath of Fire III.
Kole, Ben, and Jala talk about Subnautica, the Red Dead Redemption 2 delay, and we ask you which games you respect but dislike.

The Grind:

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Episode 228: He's Finally Grown Into His Facehttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/228
2ff76e38-25ef-4cb9-84f1-38998a2f997aFri, 02 Feb 2018 14:00:00 -0500Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about Dragon Ball FighterZ, Apple’s changes to loot crate rules, and we ask you how you get over difficulty walls.2:09:53yesKole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about Dragon Ball FighterZ, Apple’s changes to loot crate rules, and we ask you how you get over difficulty walls.
The Brief:
Nintendo Labo announced.
Speed Running stories. Mario 4-2 and Dragster.
Apple does the least it can possibly do about Loot Boxes in games.
Bioware delays Anthem.
Yume Nikki followup revealed.
The Multiplayer:
How do you get over difficulty walls in games?
The Grind:
Kole: Dragon Ball Fighterz. Cuphead. SNES Classic. Corpse Party.
David: Monster Hunter World.
Jala: Vermintide. Persona 4 Golden.
Ben: The Witness.
Kole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about Dragon Ball FighterZ, Apple’s changes to loot crate rules, and we ask you how you get over difficulty walls.

The Brief:

Nintendo Labo announced.

Speed Running stories. Mario 4-2 and Dragster.

Apple does the least it can possibly do about Loot Boxes in games.

Bioware delays Anthem.

Yume Nikki followup revealed.

The Multiplayer:

How do you get over difficulty walls in games?

The Grind:

Kole: Dragon Ball Fighterz. Cuphead. SNES Classic. Corpse Party.

David: Monster Hunter World.

Jala: Vermintide. Persona 4 Golden.

Ben: The Witness.

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Kole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about Dragon Ball FighterZ, Apple’s changes to loot crate rules, and we ask you how you get over difficulty walls.

The Brief:

Nintendo Labo announced.

Speed Running stories. Mario 4-2 and Dragster.

Apple does the least it can possibly do about Loot Boxes in games.

Bioware delays Anthem.

Yume Nikki followup revealed.

The Multiplayer:

How do you get over difficulty walls in games?

The Grind:

Kole: Dragon Ball Fighterz. Cuphead. SNES Classic. Corpse Party.

David: Monster Hunter World.

Jala: Vermintide. Persona 4 Golden.

Ben: The Witness.

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Episode 227: An Endless Runner Called Lifehttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/227
5a227ee6-356f-4502-a33d-a52f09f9b086Fri, 19 Jan 2018 12:00:00 -0500Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about the Nintendo Direct announcements, Sundered, and we ask you what your favorite winter game is.2:08:33yesKole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about the Nintendo Direct announcements, Sundered, and we ask you what your favorite winter game is.
The Brief:
Nintendo Direct news.
The Overwatch League has launched.
Theme Hospital is getting a spiritual successor.
Sega attempts to fix the Ugandan Knuckles meme.
The Multiplayer:
What’s your favorite winter game?
The Grind:
David: Sundered. River City Ransom: Underground.
Ben: Magic the Gathering pre-release. Twilight Imperium. The Evil Within 2.
Jala: Persona 4: Golden. Sniper Elite 4.
Kole: Golf Story. Outlast. Outlast: Whistleblower.
Kole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about the Nintendo Direct announcements, Sundered, and we ask you what your favorite winter game is.

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Episode 226: CPR-VRhttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/226
6ca764d0-46e3-4365-b1f9-3b7b5dfa4c96Fri, 12 Jan 2018 11:00:00 -0500Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, and Jala talk about some crazy VR stuff from CES, Human: Fall Flat, and we ask you about your gaming relationships.1:21:08yesKole, Ben, and Jala talk about some crazy VR stuff from CES, Human: Fall Flat, and we ask you about your gaming relationships.
The Brief:
Tesla Suit is full body haptics.
VR for exercise.
The Switch has already out-sold the Wii U.
Top download list for PS4.
The Multiplayer:
Have games started or helped any relationships or friendships for you?
The Grind
Jala: Vermintide. Corpse Party: Book of Shadows. Persona 4: Golden.
Ben: Human: Fall Flat.
Kole: Mom Hid My Game. Enter the Gungeon. Crypt of the Necrodancer.
Kole, Ben, and Jala talk about some crazy VR stuff from CES, Human: Fall Flat, and we ask you about your gaming relationships.

The Brief:

Tesla Suit is full body haptics.

VR for exercise.

The Switch has already out-sold the Wii U.

Top download list for PS4.

The Multiplayer:

Have games started or helped any relationships or friendships for you?

The Grind

Jala: Vermintide. Corpse Party: Book of Shadows. Persona 4: Golden.

Ben: Human: Fall Flat.

Kole: Mom Hid My Game. Enter the Gungeon. Crypt of the Necrodancer.

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Kole, Ben, and Jala talk about some crazy VR stuff from CES, Human: Fall Flat, and we ask you about your gaming relationships.

The Brief:

Tesla Suit is full body haptics.

VR for exercise.

The Switch has already out-sold the Wii U.

Top download list for PS4.

The Multiplayer:

Have games started or helped any relationships or friendships for you?

The Grind

Jala: Vermintide. Corpse Party: Book of Shadows. Persona 4: Golden.

Ben: Human: Fall Flat.

Kole: Mom Hid My Game. Enter the Gungeon. Crypt of the Necrodancer.

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Episode 225: Rockets, Which Are Exactly What They Sound Likehttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/225
b061648b-ef10-435a-810e-2d8831524e8aFri, 05 Jan 2018 19:00:00 -0500Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, and Dennis talk about some game preservation stories, T.I.M.E Stories, and we hear what you’re most exited about in 2018.2:22:07yesKole, Ben, and Dennis talk about some game preservation stories, T.I.M.E Stories, and we hear what you’re most exited about in 2018.
The Brief:
Nintendo killed it with game sales last year.
Gravity Rush 2 players are rushing to complete the game ahead of server shutdowns.
The MADE is petitioning for a DMCA cutout for MMOs.
The Multiplayer:
What game thing are you most looking forward to in 2018?
The Grind:
All of Us: T.I.M.E Stories.
Dennis: Above and Below. X-COM 2: The War of the Chosen. Heavy Bullets. Jak and Daxter.
Ben: Twilight Imperium. STATIC. Until Dawn: Rush of Blood. Human: Fall Flat. Mini Metro. The Evil Within 2.
Kole: Stories Untold. Steins;Gate 0.
Kole, Ben, and Dennis talk about some game preservation stories, T.I.M.E Stories, and we hear what you’re most exited about in 2018.

The Brief:

Nintendo killed it with game sales last year.

Gravity Rush 2 players are rushing to complete the game ahead of server shutdowns.

The MADE is petitioning for a DMCA cutout for MMOs.

The Multiplayer:

What game thing are you most looking forward to in 2018?

The Grind:

All of Us: T.I.M.E Stories.

Dennis: Above and Below. X-COM 2: The War of the Chosen. Heavy Bullets. Jak and Daxter.

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Episode 224: That's Where the Grills Arehttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/224
ce3aa81b-f0fa-4f8b-a760-5f269259c447Fri, 22 Dec 2017 05:00:00 -0500Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about A Way Out, Doki Doki Literature Club, and we ask you about your most delightful moments in games for 2017.2:15:26yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about A Way Out, Doki Doki Literature Club, and we ask you about your most delightful moments in games for 2017.
The Brief:
A Way Out, a game made by the team behind Brothers, looks neat.
Mount Your Friends 3D announced.
Catherine is getting an updated remake.
Metal Gear Solid V graphical teardown.
The Multiplayer:
What was your biggest gaming delight this year?
The Grind:
David: Path of Exile.
Kole: New Danganronpa V3. Doki Doki Literature Club.
Dennis: Destiny 2. Stephen’s Sausage Roll.
Ben: The Evil Within 2. The Banner Saga. Opus Magnus.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about A Way Out, Doki Doki Literature Club, and we ask you about your most delightful moments in games for 2017.

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Episode 223: Confetti Monsterhttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/223
4ca18f1c-a36c-4843-bd39-9574675e8e17Fri, 15 Dec 2017 05:00:00 -0500Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about the Game Awards, the Evil Within 2, and we ask you about your video game alter egos.2:02:39yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about the Game Awards, the Evil Within 2, and we ask you about your video game alter egos.
The Brief:
The Game Awards happened, and they
Fromsoft reveals a new game.
VR headphones exist.
There’s a new Harry Potter mobile game coming that’s not the Niantic one.
The Multiplayer:
What’s your video game alter ego?
The Grind:
Dennis: Destiny 2. X-COM 2. Stephen’s Sausage Roll. Trine 2. Jak and Daxter. Zen Pinball. X-COM Plus.
Jala: KOI. Agent A. Corpse Party: Book of Shadows.
Ben: The Banner Saga. The Evil Within 2.
Kole: Siren: Blood Curse.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about the Game Awards, the Evil Within 2, and we ask you about your video game alter egos.

The Brief:

The Game Awards happened, and they

Fromsoft reveals a new game.

VR headphones exist.

There’s a new Harry Potter mobile game coming that’s not the Niantic one.

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Episode 222: Murder Situationshttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/222
e9371a61-9828-4638-a9e7-0590461ddb82Fri, 08 Dec 2017 05:00:00 -0500Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Jala, and Davi talk about the Mega Man 30th anniversary announcements, New Dangan Ronpa V3, and we ask you if games have introduced you to other hobbies.1:27:48yesKole, Ben, Jala, and Davi talk about the Mega Man 30th anniversary announcements, New Dangan Ronpa V3, and we ask you if games have introduced you to other hobbies.
The Brief:
Streamer inventively pirates a UFC PPV event.
Mega Man 30th anniversary announcements are exciting.
Some great and funny new Magic cards are coming.
Snake and boxes and Santa.
The Multiplayer:
Have games introduced you to any other hobbies?
The Grind:
Kole: New Dangan Ronpa V3.
Jala: Guild Wars 2. Labyrinthine Dreams. Grim Fandango: Remastered.
Ben: Friday the 13th.
David: Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. Destiny 2: The Fate of Osiris.
Kole, Ben, Jala, and Davi talk about the Mega Man 30th anniversary announcements, New Dangan Ronpa V3, and we ask you if games have introduced you to other hobbies.

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Episode 221: Espionoptionalhttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/221
da169ed8-3a8b-4626-988b-772cc8425819Fri, 01 Dec 2017 14:00:00 -0500Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about Cuphead, that time Epic sued a teen, and we ask you which game deserves a VR adaptation.2:23:43yesKole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about Cuphead, that time Epic sued a teen, and we ask you which game deserves a VR adaptation.
The Brief:
Epic sues a Teen.
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is being ported to mobile.
Desert Bus is being ported to VR.
Demon’s Souls multiplayer servers shutting down 2/28/2018.
Bungie screwed the pooch with an XP event.
The Multiplayer:
What game do you wish had a VR version?
The Grind:
Ben: Hue. The Final Station. Cuphead. Friday the 13th.
Jala: BroForce. Flying Hamster. Corpse Party.
David: Destiny 2. Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain.
Kole: Rocket League. DanganRonpa V3.
Kole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about Cuphead, that time Epic sued a teen, and we ask you which game deserves a VR adaptation.

The Brief:

Epic sues a Teen.

PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is being ported to mobile.

Desert Bus is being ported to VR.

Demon’s Souls multiplayer servers shutting down 2/28/2018.

Bungie screwed the pooch with an XP event.

The Multiplayer:

What game do you wish had a VR version?

The Grind:

Ben: Hue. The Final Station. Cuphead. Friday the 13th.

Jala: BroForce. Flying Hamster. Corpse Party.

David: Destiny 2. Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain.

Kole: Rocket League. DanganRonpa V3.

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Kole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about Cuphead, that time Epic sued a teen, and we ask you which game deserves a VR adaptation.

The Brief:

Epic sues a Teen.

PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is being ported to mobile.

Desert Bus is being ported to VR.

Demon’s Souls multiplayer servers shutting down 2/28/2018.

Bungie screwed the pooch with an XP event.

The Multiplayer:

What game do you wish had a VR version?

The Grind:

Ben: Hue. The Final Station. Cuphead. Friday the 13th.

Jala: BroForce. Flying Hamster. Corpse Party.

David: Destiny 2. Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain.

Kole: Rocket League. DanganRonpa V3.

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Episode 220: Who Vigils the 'Lante?https://www.thelevelpodcast.com/220
60b9787f-7c7b-4bfc-913c-f733e189ab12Fri, 17 Nov 2017 05:00:00 -0500Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Dennis, Jala, and David talk about EA’s microtransaction woes, LISA: The Painful RPG, and we ask you about your favorite in-game creations.2:31:56yesKole, Dennis, Jala, and David talk about EA’s microtransaction woes, LISA: The Painful RPG, and we ask you about your favorite in-game creations.
The Brief:
EA backs down on some Star Wars Battlegrounds II
Humble Care Package Bundle has some very good stuff in it.
David explains what it means to be an outlaw.
Games used as education about domestic violence.
The Multiplayer:
What's the coolest thing you've built/crafted in a game?
The Grind:
David: Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. Destiny 2.
Jala: Steins;Gate. Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions.
Dennis: Destiny 2. Super Mario Galaxy 2.
Kole: LISA: The Painful RPG.
Kole, Dennis, Jala, and David talk about EA’s microtransaction woes, LISA: The Painful RPG, and we ask you about your favorite in-game creations.

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Episode 219: Meat Gates and Nuggetshttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/219
6fd77f5f-de02-4c02-8d4b-17b4838e10ffFri, 10 Nov 2017 05:00:00 -0500Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about Super Mario Odyssey, Sony’s weird trophy reward program, and we ask you which games pull you into a time hole.
2:13:20yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about Super Mario Odyssey, Sony’s weird trophy reward program, and we ask you which games pull you into a time hole.
The Brief:
Console sales are way up.
TellTale lays off a bunch of their staff.
Sony is monetizing Trophies, kinda.
Ingress users can stalk each other.
The Multiplayer:
Which games pull you into a time hole?
The Grind:
Jala: We Happy Few. Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions. Resident Evil 7.
Kole: Stardew Valley. Super Mario Odyssey.
Ben: Super Mario Odyssey. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
Dennis: Super Mario Galaxy 2. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle. Infamous: Second Son.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about Super Mario Odyssey, Sony’s weird trophy reward program, and we ask you which games pull you into a time hole.

The Brief:

Console sales are way up.

TellTale lays off a bunch of their staff.

Sony is monetizing Trophies, kinda.

Ingress users can stalk each other.

The Multiplayer:

Which games pull you into a time hole?

The Grind:

Jala: We Happy Few. Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions. Resident Evil 7.

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Episode 217: Five People or Twenty Clownshttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/217
e397418f-ffb0-4299-98d7-c9736ae0b065Fri, 20 Oct 2017 05:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about the closure of Visceral Games, Stardew Valley, and we do a Free Play Multiplayer.1:55:10yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about the closure of Visceral Games, Stardew Valley, and we do a Free Play Multiplayer.
The Brief:
EA shuts down Visceral Games.
Late Shift is an interactive movie.
Team Fortress 2
The Multiplayer:
FREE PLAY
The Grind:
Jala: Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions. We Happy Few. In Verbis Vertis. Jeanne d’Arc
Ben: Breath of the Wild.
Dennis: Destiny 2. The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth.
Kole: Eternal Darkness: Sanity’s Requiem. Stardew Valley.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about the closure of Visceral Games, Stardew Valley, and we do a Free Play Multiplayer.

The Brief:

EA shuts down Visceral Games.

Late Shift is an interactive movie.

Team Fortress 2

The Multiplayer:

FREE PLAY

The Grind:

Jala: Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions. We Happy Few. In Verbis Vertis. Jeanne d’Arc

Ben: Breath of the Wild.

Dennis: Destiny 2. The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth.

Kole: Eternal Darkness: Sanity’s Requiem. Stardew Valley.

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about the closure of Visceral Games, Stardew Valley, and we do a Free Play Multiplayer.

The Brief:

EA shuts down Visceral Games.

Late Shift is an interactive movie.

Team Fortress 2

The Multiplayer:

FREE PLAY

The Grind:

Jala: Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions. We Happy Few. In Verbis Vertis. Jeanne d’Arc

Ben: Breath of the Wild.

Dennis: Destiny 2. The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth.

Kole: Eternal Darkness: Sanity’s Requiem. Stardew Valley.

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Episode 216: The Pigeons Did Ithttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/216
dbe457dd-e720-446c-be18-0c1798a87686Fri, 13 Oct 2017 10:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Steamworld Dig 2, the new Star Control game announcement, and we ask you what your apocalypse game would be.2:07:57yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Steamworld Dig 2, the new Star Control game announcement, and we ask you what your apocalypse game would be.
The Brief:
There’s going to be a new Star Control game.
Blade Runner 2049 flops.
Silent Hill 2 hidden bits.
A gambling in gaming petition.
The Multiplayer:
It’s after the end of the world and you find a handheld gaming system with one game in it. What game is it?
The Grind:
Dennis: Skyforce Anniversary. Star Wars Pinball. X-COM 2: War of the Chosen.
Ben: Breath of the Wild.
Kole: Steamworld Dig. Steamworld Dig 2. Stardew Valley.
David: Destiny 2.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Steamworld Dig 2, the new Star Control game announcement, and we ask you what your apocalypse game would be.

The Brief:

There’s going to be a new Star Control game.

Blade Runner 2049 flops.

Silent Hill 2 hidden bits.

A gambling in gaming petition.

The Multiplayer:

It’s after the end of the world and you find a handheld gaming system with one game in it. What game is it?

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Episode 215: Codpiece Hardlinershttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/215
c09965d3-95ce-40c3-868c-93247514e9b9Tue, 03 Oct 2017 20:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about the We Happy Few, the Atari Box, and we ask you about your feel-good games.2:12:14yesKole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about the We Happy Few, the Atari Box, and we ask you about your feel-good games.
The Brief:
Atari mini console is a mini computer.
University does study on action games and pattern recognition.
Nintendo Switch prices are normalizing.
Sonic 3D Blast facts.
The Multiplayer:
What’s your feel-good game?
The Grind:
Jala: Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions. Dishonored: Death of the Outsider.
Kole: Clive Barker’s Undying. Golf Story.
David: Destiny 2.
Ben: Rocket League Season 4. Golf It.
Kole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about the We Happy Few, the Atari Box, and we ask you about your feel-good games.

The Brief:

Atari mini console is a mini computer.

University does study on action games and pattern recognition.

Nintendo Switch prices are normalizing.

Sonic 3D Blast facts.

The Multiplayer:

What’s your feel-good game?

The Grind:

Jala: Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions. Dishonored: Death of the Outsider.

Kole: Clive Barker’s Undying. Golf Story.

David: Destiny 2.

Ben: Rocket League Season 4. Golf It.

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Kole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about the We Happy Few, the Atari Box, and we ask you about your feel-good games.

The Brief:

Atari mini console is a mini computer.

University does study on action games and pattern recognition.

Nintendo Switch prices are normalizing.

Sonic 3D Blast facts.

The Multiplayer:

What’s your feel-good game?

The Grind:

Jala: Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions. Dishonored: Death of the Outsider.

Kole: Clive Barker’s Undying. Golf Story.

David: Destiny 2.

Ben: Rocket League Season 4. Golf It.

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Episode 214: Intergalactic Gumphttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/214
55f5ff84-2344-4d65-a712-9d2a08fd3d45Fri, 29 Sep 2017 10:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Steam’s Fake Game Problem, the Evil Within, and we ask you for your unconventional game problem solving stories.1:38:12yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Steam’s Fake Game Problem, the Evil Within, and we ask you for your unconventional game problem solving stories.
The Brief:
The Witness released for iOS.
A smattering of Breath of the Wild mods.
Destiny faction showdowns.
Steam and Fake Games.
The Multiplayer:
Unconventional problem solving.
The Grind:
David: Destiny 2.
Dennis: Destiny 2. X-COM 2: War of the Chosen.
Ben: Rocket League.
Kole: The Evil Within. Dino Crisis. Metroid: Samus Returns. Danganronpa V3.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Steam’s Fake Game Problem, the Evil Within, and we ask you for your unconventional game problem solving stories.

The Multiplayer:

The Grind:

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Episode 213: Dad Spacehttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/213
72b035d4-cef4-4812-974d-0eab756d45a9Fri, 22 Sep 2017 05:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about Dishonored: The Death of the Outsider, Battleborn’s shutdown, and we ask you about your high score stories.2:15:31yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about Dishonored: The Death of the Outsider, Battleborn’s shutdown, and we ask you about your high score stories.
The Brief:
Colleges are rolling out eSports scholarships.
Battleborn shuts down after 15 months.
More Shadow of the Colossus remake details revealed at TGS.
Knuckles &amp; Knuckles and &amp;Knuckles.
The Multiplayer:
What are you high score stories?
The Grind:
Jala: Guild Wars 2. Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions. Irresistible Mistakes. Dishonored: Death of the Outsider.
Kole: The Evil Within. Metroid Zero Mission. Metroid: Samus Returns.
Ben: Little Nightmares. Terraforming Mars (Board Game).
Dennis: Pandemic (Board Game). The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth. Destiny 2.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about Dishonored: The Death of the Outsider, Battleborn’s shutdown, and we ask you about your high score stories.

The Brief:

Colleges are rolling out eSports scholarships.

Battleborn shuts down after 15 months.

More Shadow of the Colossus remake details revealed at TGS.

Knuckles & Knuckles and &Knuckles.

The Multiplayer:

What are you high score stories?

The Grind:

Jala: Guild Wars 2. Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions. Irresistible Mistakes. Dishonored: Death of the Outsider.

The Grind

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Destiny 2, PewDiePie’s latest controversy, and we ask you what your Pokémon-style evolution would be.

The Brief

thatgamecompany announces Sky.

Fortnite gets a Battle Royale mode.

Warframe team takes a shot at Destiny 2.

PewDiePie fucks up again.

The Multiplayer:

What’s your Pokémon-style evolution?

The Grind

Dennis: Destiny 2. X-COM 2: The War of the Chosen.

David: Destiny 2. Fortnite.

Ben: Dead of Winter (a board game). Orwell.

Kole: The Evil Within. Slime Rancher. Resident Evil 7 DLC.

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Episode 211: They Call It Plunkbattinghttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/211
2f788c48-9c2b-4840-adb1-93afa77aab60Fri, 08 Sep 2017 05:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about PlayerUnknown’s Battleground sales, X-COM 2: War of the Chosen, and we ask you how much you indulge in game hype.1:52:47yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about PlayerUnknown’s Battleground sales, X-COM 2: War of the Chosen, and we ask you how much you indulge in game hype.
The Brief:
PUBG hit 10 million units sold.
Resident Evil 7’s final DLC coming in December.
Walking Dead AR game coming to phones.
Zork minutia.
The Multiplayer:
What’s your relationship with game coverage and hype?
The Grind:
Dennis: Dreadnought. X-COM 2: War of the Chosen.
Ben: Stick Shift.
Kole: Pocket Arcade Story.
David: Fortnite.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about PlayerUnknown’s Battleground sales, X-COM 2: War of the Chosen, and we ask you how much you indulge in game hype.

The Grind:

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Episode 210: Own Bone?https://www.thelevelpodcast.com/210
7bb733bd-5576-4427-9ab0-810f1be190dbFri, 01 Sep 2017 05:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, and David talk about Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, the post-facto Half-Life 3 story leak, and we ask you about video game remakes.1:30:56yesKole, Ben, and David talk about Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, the post-facto Half-Life 3 story leak, and we ask you about video game remakes.
The Brief:
Valve writer posts what would have been the plot of Half-Life 2: Episode 3.
Yakuza 2 is getting a Kiwami remake.
How Wolfenstein 3D’s blood fizzle works.
The Multiplayer:
Let’s talk about game remakes!
The Grind:
Kole: Sonic Mania.
David: Shadow Warrior 2.
Ben: Uncharted: The Lost Legacy.
Kole, Ben, and David talk about Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, the post-facto Half-Life 3 story leak, and we ask you about video game remakes.

The Brief:

Valve writer posts what would have been the plot of Half-Life 2: Episode 3.

The Multiplayer:

The Grind:

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Episode 209: Stop Talking, I Want to Diehttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/209
888ebdd8-47f8-48bf-93ec-bacfca0ed322Fri, 25 Aug 2017 10:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about Sonic Mania, the Age of Empires 4 announcement, and we ask you which game you’d like to see made into a theme park.1:47:03yesKole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about Sonic Mania, the Age of Empires 4 announcement, and we ask you which game you’d like to see made into a theme park.
The Brief:
Nintendo did it again.
Bioshock 10th anniversary edition comes with a Tipped Daddy.
Age of Empires 4 announced.
Action games may inhibit your hippocampus.
The Multiplayer:
What game would you like to see made into a theme park?
The Grind:
Jala: Various Otome Games (Hakuoki, Destiny Ninja, Destiny Ninja 2, Ninja Shadow). In Verbis Virtus.
Kole: Sonic Mania.
David: West of Loathing.
Ben: GenCon stuff. Uncharted: The Lost Legacy.
Kole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about Sonic Mania, the Age of Empires 4 announcement, and we ask you which game you’d like to see made into a theme park.

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Episode 208: Yarn Bombing a Raptorhttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/208
8d1a0570-1e4e-4c73-9f88-9675a1aef44bFri, 18 Aug 2017 19:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about West of Loathing, Hellblade, and we ask you which games you love to watch.1:56:32yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about West of Loathing, Hellblade, and we ask you which games you love to watch.
The Brief:
For Honor exploit controversy.
Swery65’s new game is called “The Good Life”. It’s about cat people.
The Secret World might become a TV show.
Magic’s new expansion will involve geocaching.
The Multiplayer:
What games do you like watching?
The Grind:
Kole: West of Loathing.
David: West of Loathing. Fortnite.
Ben: Fidel. Factorio.
Dennis: Hellblade.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about West of Loathing, Hellblade, and we ask you which games you love to watch.

The Brief:

For Honor exploit controversy.

Swery65’s new game is called “The Good Life”. It’s about cat people.

The Secret World might become a TV show.

Magic’s new expansion will involve geocaching.

The Multiplayer:

What games do you like watching?

The Grind:

Kole: West of Loathing.

David: West of Loathing. Fortnite.

Ben: Fidel. Factorio.

Dennis: Hellblade.

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about West of Loathing, Hellblade, and we ask you which games you love to watch.

The Brief:

For Honor exploit controversy.

Swery65’s new game is called “The Good Life”. It’s about cat people.

The Secret World might become a TV show.

Magic’s new expansion will involve geocaching.

The Multiplayer:

What games do you like watching?

The Grind:

Kole: West of Loathing.

David: West of Loathing. Fortnite.

Ben: Fidel. Factorio.

Dennis: Hellblade.

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Episode 207: Mommy, Am I Content?https://www.thelevelpodcast.com/207
2a95a1d1-3355-4ca3-8185-aee8ece6690eFri, 11 Aug 2017 10:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, and Dennis talk about Tacoma, the Horizon: Zero Dawn expansion announcement, and we ask you which games have the best sound design.1:34:08yesKole, Ben, and Dennis talk about Tacoma, the Horizon: Zero Dawn expansion announcement, and we ask you which games have the best sound design.
The Brief:
Horizon: Zero Dawn expansion revealed.
No Man’s Sky is getting a big update for fast travel, story.
Level with Me is a very in-depth Half-Life let’s play.
Darkest Dungeon announced for iPad.
The Multiplayer:
What games have sound design that you can’t ignore?
The Grind:
Dennis: Hearthstone. Element4l. Killing Floor 2.
Ben: Fidel. Factorio.
Kole: Tacoma.
Kole, Ben, and Dennis talk about Tacoma, the Horizon: Zero Dawn expansion announcement, and we ask you which games have the best sound design.

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Episode 206: No Hunkshttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/206
4a81d42d-8887-4a47-8640-b7090d8ef664Fri, 04 Aug 2017 10:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, Pokémon Go’s curfew, and we ask you which TV show or movie you would like to see made into a game.2:04:17yesKole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, Pokémon Go’s curfew, and we ask you which TV show or movie you would like to see made into a game.
The Brief:
Pokémon Go imposes a curfew, maybe.
The old 2DS gets a super cheap bundle.
Warcraft gold is worth more than the Venezuelan dollar.
Gamestop will be open on Thanksgiving
The Multiplayer:
What movie or TV show would you like to see made into a game, and what kind of game would it be?
The Grind:
Jala: Guild Wars 2. Final Fantasy Tactics. Sky Dancer.
Kole: Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance.
Ben: Factorio. Fidel.
David: Fortnite.
Kole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, Pokémon Go’s curfew, and we ask you which TV show or movie you would like to see made into a game.

The Brief:

Pokémon Go imposes a curfew, maybe.

The old 2DS gets a super cheap bundle.

Warcraft gold is worth more than the Venezuelan dollar.

Gamestop will be open on Thanksgiving

The Multiplayer:

What movie or TV show would you like to see made into a game, and what kind of game would it be?

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Episode 205: The Anti-Steinbeckhttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/205
d4470e3b-bb82-4096-ae5e-8610ae996725Fri, 28 Jul 2017 14:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about AI that optimizes games, Kingsway, and we ask you which games helped you emotionally.1:52:25yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about AI that optimizes games, Kingsway, and we ask you which games helped you emotionally.
The Brief:
The most-watched Twitch clip.
AI has figured out Ms. Pac Man.
Optimizing Breath of the Wild.
Uncharted: The Lost Legacy exists.
The Multiplayer:
Which games helped you the most emotionally?
The Grind:
Ben: Hexcells. OVIVO. Kingsway. Fidel Dungeon Rescue.
Dennis: Krater. Lords of the Fallen.
David: Vermintide.
Kole: Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about AI that optimizes games, Kingsway, and we ask you which games helped you emotionally.

The Brief:

The most-watched Twitch clip.

AI has figured out Ms. Pac Man.

Optimizing Breath of the Wild.

Uncharted: The Lost Legacy exists.

The Multiplayer:

Which games helped you the most emotionally?

The Grind:

Ben: Hexcells. OVIVO. Kingsway. Fidel Dungeon Rescue.

Dennis: Krater. Lords of the Fallen.

David: Vermintide.

Kole: Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots.

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about AI that optimizes games, Kingsway, and we ask you which games helped you emotionally.

The Brief:

The most-watched Twitch clip.

AI has figured out Ms. Pac Man.

Optimizing Breath of the Wild.

Uncharted: The Lost Legacy exists.

The Multiplayer:

Which games helped you the most emotionally?

The Grind:

Ben: Hexcells. OVIVO. Kingsway. Fidel Dungeon Rescue.

Dennis: Krater. Lords of the Fallen.

David: Vermintide.

Kole: Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots.

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Episode 204: The Tail is on the Insidehttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/204
4e222342-7056-400c-8ed1-a205232722e8Fri, 21 Jul 2017 10:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Jala, and David talk about the Sega and Atari retro console announcements, WASTED, and we ask you what mundane game tasks you can’t help but indulge in.1:40:10yesKole, Jala, and David talk about the Sega and Atari retro console announcements, WASTED, and we ask you what mundane game tasks you can’t help but indulge in.
The Brief:
Atari and Genesis are getting retro consoles.
Undertale is coming to PS4 and PS Vita in August.
Steve Bannon ran a gold farming company.
The Multiplayer:
What mundane or grindy video tasks can you not stop yourself from doing?
The Grind:
Jala: Vermintide. Guild Wars 2. Sky Dancer. Final Fantasy Tactics. WASTED.
David: Vermintide. Guild Wars 2. Warframe.
Kole, Jala, and David talk about the Sega and Atari retro console announcements, WASTED, and we ask you what mundane game tasks you can’t help but indulge in.

The Brief:

Atari and Genesis are getting retro consoles.

Undertale is coming to PS4 and PS Vita in August.

Steve Bannon ran a gold farming company.

The Multiplayer:

What mundane or grindy video tasks can you not stop yourself from doing?

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Episode 202: NSFJhttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/202
439b1be3-b587-40fb-9a2a-d9c11b8b4481Fri, 30 Jun 2017 10:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about the SNES Classic Edition, Clandestine, and we ask you about your favorite character customization in games.2:12:08yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about the SNES Classic Edition, Clandestine, and we ask you about your favorite character customization in games.
The Brief:
SNES Classic Edition was announced.
Rockstar tells TakeTwo to stop
Sega Forever brings free* Sega games to mobile phones.
Steam Sale happens.
The Multiplayer:
What game has your favorite character progression?
The Grind:
Dennis: Danganronpa 2. Tales From the Borderlands. Killing Floor 2.
Jala: Sky Dancer. Final Fantasy Tactics. Clandestine.
Ben: Ultimate Chicken Horse. Lyne.
Kole: None.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about the SNES Classic Edition, Clandestine, and we ask you about your favorite character customization in games.

The Brief:

SNES Classic Edition was announced.

Rockstar tells TakeTwo to stop

Sega Forever brings free* Sega games to mobile phones.

Steam Sale happens.

The Multiplayer:

What game has your favorite character progression?

The Grind:

Dennis: Danganronpa 2. Tales From the Borderlands. Killing Floor 2.

Jala: Sky Dancer. Final Fantasy Tactics. Clandestine.

Ben: Ultimate Chicken Horse. Lyne.

Kole: None.

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about the SNES Classic Edition, Clandestine, and we ask you about your favorite character customization in games.

The Brief:

SNES Classic Edition was announced.

Rockstar tells TakeTwo to stop

Sega Forever brings free* Sega games to mobile phones.

Steam Sale happens.

The Multiplayer:

What game has your favorite character progression?

The Grind:

Dennis: Danganronpa 2. Tales From the Borderlands. Killing Floor 2.

Jala: Sky Dancer. Final Fantasy Tactics. Clandestine.

Ben: Ultimate Chicken Horse. Lyne.

Kole: None.

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Episode 201: My Own Personal Rodmanhttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/201
65e5becf-e5f7-4213-893b-3e51fcda8c7bFri, 23 Jun 2017 10:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about What Remains of Edith Finch?, Atari’s console teaser, and we ask you about villains and henchmen.1:48:43yesKole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about What Remains of Edith Finch?, Atari’s console teaser, and we ask you about villains and henchmen.
The Brief:
Atari is making a console?
Dragon Quest XI Nintendo Direct is happening next week.
Call of Duty: WWII won’t feature swastikas.
The Multiplayer:
If you were a villain, what would your minions be?
The Grind:
Kole: What Remains of Edith Finch?
Jala: Sky Dancer. Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions.
David: Killing Floor 2.
Ben: Friday the 13th.
Kole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about What Remains of Edith Finch?, Atari’s console teaser, and we ask you about villains and henchmen.

The Brief:

Atari is making a console?

Dragon Quest XI Nintendo Direct is happening next week.

Call of Duty: WWII won’t feature swastikas.

The Multiplayer:

If you were a villain, what would your minions be?

The Grind:

Kole: What Remains of Edith Finch?

Jala: Sky Dancer. Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions.

David: Killing Floor 2.

Ben: Friday the 13th.

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Kole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about What Remains of Edith Finch?, Atari’s console teaser, and we ask you about villains and henchmen.

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Episode 199: Numb to Truckhttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/199
72c6c882-f783-46e1-bca0-52d57ba09448Fri, 09 Jun 2017 10:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about some pre-E3 announcements, Friday the 13th, and we ask you which games you stopped right at the end.1:48:14yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about some pre-E3 announcements, Friday the 13th, and we ask you which games you stopped right at the end.
The Brief:
Monument Valley 2 gets a surprise release.
Peter Jackson is working on an AR game.
Pokemon Silver and Pokemon Gold are coming to the 3DS Virtual Console.
Umbrella Skin Care Company.
The Multiplayer:
What game did you stop right before the end?
The Grind:
Kole: Nothing.
Ben: PLAYERUNKNOWN’s Battlegrounds. ClusterTruck. Assassin’s Creed 4. Ryme. Friday the 13th.
David: Hollow Knight. Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
Dennis: PLAYERUNKNOWN’s Battlegrounds. Uncharted 4. Balls vs. Blocks.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about some pre-E3 announcements, Friday the 13th, and we ask you which games you stopped right at the end.

The Brief:

Monument Valley 2 gets a surprise release.

Peter Jackson is working on an AR game.

Pokemon Silver and Pokemon Gold are coming to the 3DS Virtual Console.

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Episode 198: The Cabeza Kabonghttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/198
86ef986f-0c05-42b8-946c-1092d6974c0eFri, 26 May 2017 10:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Far Cry 5 announcement, Hollow Knight, and we ask you if you buy Early Access games.1:36:24yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Far Cry 5 announcement, Hollow Knight, and we ask you if you buy Early Access games.
The Brief:
Red Dead Redemption 2 delayed.
Far Cry 5 takes place in Montana.
Lone Echo has a cool looking VR mode.
Porn star answers question about Warframe.
The Multiplayer:
What’s your relationship with Early Access games?
The Grind:
David: Warframe. Hollow Knight.
Ben: Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag.
Dennis: Heroes of the Storm. Uncharted 4.
Kole: Theatrhythm: Curtain Call.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Far Cry 5 announcement, Hollow Knight, and we ask you if you buy Early Access games.

The Brief:

Red Dead Redemption 2 delayed.

Far Cry 5 takes place in Montana.

Lone Echo has a cool looking VR mode.

Porn star answers question about Warframe.

The Multiplayer:

What’s your relationship with Early Access games?

The Grind:

David: Warframe. Hollow Knight.

Ben: Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag.

Dennis: Heroes of the Storm. Uncharted 4.

Kole: Theatrhythm: Curtain Call.

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Far Cry 5 announcement, Hollow Knight, and we ask you if you buy Early Access games.

The Brief:

Red Dead Redemption 2 delayed.

Far Cry 5 takes place in Montana.

Lone Echo has a cool looking VR mode.

Porn star answers question about Warframe.

The Multiplayer:

What’s your relationship with Early Access games?

The Grind:

David: Warframe. Hollow Knight.

Ben: Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag.

Dennis: Heroes of the Storm. Uncharted 4.

Kole: Theatrhythm: Curtain Call.

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Episode 197: The Buscemi Connectionhttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/197
6e6f232c-5f15-4003-ae11-e85b85449eaeThu, 18 May 2017 21:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about putting your Sonic OCs (do not steal) into games, a smattering of old games, and we ask you what game you spent the most time customizing.1:36:39yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about putting your Sonic OCs (do not steal) into games, a smattering of old games, and we ask you what game you spent the most time customizing.
The Brief:
Sonic Forces will let you make your OC.
Toys ‘R’ Us will get Switches.
Humble Indie Bundle 18 is a thing.
Build-A-Bear gets Squirtles.
The Multiplayer:
What game did you spend the most time customizing?
The Grind:
Dennis: Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End. Heroes of the Storm.
Ben: FRAMED. Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag.
David: Saints Row 4.
Kole: Theatrhythm: Final Fantasy.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about putting your Sonic OCs (do not steal) into games, a smattering of old games, and we ask you what game you spent the most time customizing.

The Brief:

Sonic Forces will let you make your OC.

Toys ‘R’ Us will get Switches.

Humble Indie Bundle 18 is a thing.

Build-A-Bear gets Squirtles.

The Multiplayer:

What game did you spend the most time customizing?

The Grind:

Dennis: Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End. Heroes of the Storm.

Ben: FRAMED. Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag.

David: Saints Row 4.

Kole: Theatrhythm: Final Fantasy.

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about putting your Sonic OCs (do not steal) into games, a smattering of old games, and we ask you what game you spent the most time customizing.

The Brief:

Sonic Forces will let you make your OC.

Toys ‘R’ Us will get Switches.

Humble Indie Bundle 18 is a thing.

Build-A-Bear gets Squirtles.

The Multiplayer:

What game did you spend the most time customizing?

The Grind:

Dennis: Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End. Heroes of the Storm.

Ben: FRAMED. Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag.

David: Saints Row 4.

Kole: Theatrhythm: Final Fantasy.

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Episode 196: Magic: The Johnsonhttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/196
6b49e38a-4214-4371-992f-6b0b440a01bdFri, 12 May 2017 10:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, David, and Jala talk about the Deadly Premonition card game, Foul Play, and we ask what game you spent the most money on.1:43:50yesKole, Ben, David, and Jala talk about the Deadly Premonition card game, Foul Play, and we ask what game you spent the most money on.
The Brief:
Deadly Premonition card game gets a Kickstarter.
Bioware’s new IP is delayed to 2018.
Assassin’s Creed: Origins is exactly that.
Boston Celtics form an eSports team.
South Korean politician uses Overwatch aesthetic for campaign ad.
The Multiplayer:
What game did you spend the most money on?
The Grind:
David: Foul Play. Warframe.
Jala: The Road Not Taken. FRAMED.
Ben: Magic Duels. Prey (Demo).
Kole: Puyo Puyo Tetris. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
Kole, Ben, David, and Jala talk about the Deadly Premonition card game, Foul Play, and we ask what game you spent the most money on.

The Brief:

Deadly Premonition card game gets a Kickstarter.

Bioware’s new IP is delayed to 2018.

Assassin’s Creed: Origins is exactly that.

Boston Celtics form an eSports team.

South Korean politician uses Overwatch aesthetic for campaign ad.

The Multiplayer:

What game did you spend the most money on?

The Grind:

David: Foul Play. Warframe.

Jala: The Road Not Taken. FRAMED.

Ben: Magic Duels. Prey (Demo).

Kole: Puyo Puyo Tetris. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

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Kole, Ben, David, and Jala talk about the Deadly Premonition card game, Foul Play, and we ask what game you spent the most money on.

The Brief:

Deadly Premonition card game gets a Kickstarter.

Bioware’s new IP is delayed to 2018.

Assassin’s Creed: Origins is exactly that.

Boston Celtics form an eSports team.

South Korean politician uses Overwatch aesthetic for campaign ad.

The Multiplayer:

What game did you spend the most money on?

The Grind:

David: Foul Play. Warframe.

Jala: The Road Not Taken. FRAMED.

Ben: Magic Duels. Prey (Demo).

Kole: Puyo Puyo Tetris. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

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Episode 195: Reunited With Extreme Prejudicehttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/195
d8d221f8-26a0-48a9-96e2-0d58651335b4Fri, 05 May 2017 10:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, David, and Jala talk about Minecraft Education Edition, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and we ask you which object from a game you would most like to have in real life.1:58:59noKole, Ben, David, and Jala talk about Minecraft Education Edition, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and we ask you which object from a game you would most like to have in real life.
The Brief:
Minecraft Education Edition teaches programming.
Tribeca Film Festival adds gaming event.
E-sports added to the 2022 Asian Games.
Kirby Dream Land was programmed with a trackball.
Atlus relaxes Persona 5 streaming rules.
The Multiplayer:
What object from a game would you most want to have in real life?
The Grind:
Jala: The Room 3. Road Not Taken. Persona 4: Golden.
Kole: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
David: Warframe. Orcs Must Die: Unchained.
Ben: PlayerNone’s Battleground. Hanabi.
Kole, Ben, David, and Jala talk about Minecraft Education Edition, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and we ask you which object from a game you would most like to have in real life.

The Grind:

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Kole, Ben, and David talk about the Night Trap re-release, Puyo Puyo Tetris, and we ask you about something really goofy.

The Brief:

Night Trap is getting a re-release this year.

Jackbox Party Pack 4 will include Fibbage 3.

Red Dead Redemption fan remake canceled.

The Multiplayer:

What’s your dream Ultimate Epic Battle Simulator matchup?

The Grind:

Kole: Puyo Puyo Tetris. Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

Ben: Magic: The Gathering. 1-2 Switch. PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds.

David: Warframe. Orcs Must Die: Unchained.

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Episode 193: Ben Lives in the Presenthttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/193
5347ca89-fd41-4dbf-88f8-b0868dd61ed0Fri, 21 Apr 2017 10:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about driverless cars learning from Grand Theft Auto V, Drawn to Death, and we do a Freeplay Multiplayer.1:59:45yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about driverless cars learning from Grand Theft Auto V, Drawn to Death, and we do a Freeplay Multiplayer.
The Brief:
People are dipshits about game design.
Driverless cars are learning from Grand Theft Auto V.
Ultimate Epic Battle Simulator is excessive and necessary.
PS4 Slims now ship with 1 TB hard drives.
Day of the Tentacle dependency graph.
Multiplayer
Free play.
The Grind:
Kole: Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
Dennis: Horizon: Zero Dawn. Drawn to Death.
Ben: Among the Sleep.
David: Warframe.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about driverless cars learning from Grand Theft Auto V, Drawn to Death, and we do a Freeplay Multiplayer.

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Episode 192: Please Don't Yell at Mehttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/192
7760eae3-595b-4904-b006-8974cf857d61Fri, 14 Apr 2017 10:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Bayonetta PC re-release, Stephen’s Sausage Roll, and we ask you about your favorite side content in games.2:07:45yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Bayonetta PC re-release, Stephen’s Sausage Roll, and we ask you about your favorite side content in games.
The Brief:
Ransomware forces you to play a bullet hell game.
Bayonetta is being re-released on PC.
Warframe does a Destiny April Fools joke.
Overwatch Play of the Game feature is being tuned.
CD Projekt Red trademarks the term cyberpunk.
Uncharted: Lost Legacy is a standalone product coming in August.
The Multiplayer:
What’s your favorite side content in games?
The Grind:
Kole: Ain’t played shit.
David: Warframe.
Ben: Portal 2. Horizon: Zero Dawn. Stephen’s Sausage Roll.
Dennis: Horizon: Zero Dawn. Hearthstone.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Bayonetta PC re-release, Stephen’s Sausage Roll, and we ask you about your favorite side content in games.

The Brief:

Ransomware forces you to play a bullet hell game.

Bayonetta is being re-released on PC.

Warframe does a Destiny April Fools joke.

Overwatch Play of the Game feature is being tuned.

CD Projekt Red trademarks the term cyberpunk.

Uncharted: Lost Legacy is a standalone product coming in August.

The Multiplayer:

What’s your favorite side content in games?

The Grind:

Kole: Ain’t played shit.

David: Warframe.

Ben: Portal 2. Horizon: Zero Dawn. Stephen’s Sausage Roll.

Dennis: Horizon: Zero Dawn. Hearthstone.

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Bayonetta PC re-release, Stephen’s Sausage Roll, and we ask you about your favorite side content in games.

The Brief:

Ransomware forces you to play a bullet hell game.

Bayonetta is being re-released on PC.

Warframe does a Destiny April Fools joke.

Overwatch Play of the Game feature is being tuned.

CD Projekt Red trademarks the term cyberpunk.

Uncharted: Lost Legacy is a standalone product coming in August.

The Multiplayer:

What’s your favorite side content in games?

The Grind:

Kole: Ain’t played shit.

David: Warframe.

Ben: Portal 2. Horizon: Zero Dawn. Stephen’s Sausage Roll.

Dennis: Horizon: Zero Dawn. Hearthstone.

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Episode 191: Peon Mastershttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/191
a6a8cb03-19cc-46d2-b790-09ff9d4204e7Fri, 07 Apr 2017 10:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Atlus’ oppressive streaming rules, and we ask you about game themes and mechanics.
2:03:33yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Atlus’ oppressive streaming rules, and we ask you about game themes and mechanics.
The Brief:
All of the Jak and Daxter games are coming to PS4.
Someone beat Dark Souls III with bananas.
Breath of the Wild will run on 4K in PC.
Atlus doesn’t want you to stream Persona 5.
The Multiplayer:
What game’s play best supports its theme?
The Grind:
Jala: Vermintide. Torment: Tides of Numenera.
Kole: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
Dennis: Minion Masters.
Ben: Horizon: Zero Dawn. Antichamber. Portal 2 hell.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Atlus’ oppressive streaming rules, and we ask you about game themes and mechanics.

The Brief:

All of the Jak and Daxter games are coming to PS4.

Someone beat Dark Souls III with bananas.

Breath of the Wild will run on 4K in PC.

Atlus doesn’t want you to stream Persona 5.

The Multiplayer:

What game’s play best supports its theme?

The Grind:

Jala: Vermintide. Torment: Tides of Numenera.

Kole: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

Dennis: Minion Masters.

Ben: Horizon: Zero Dawn. Antichamber. Portal 2 hell.

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Atlus’ oppressive streaming rules, and we ask you about game themes and mechanics.

The Brief:

All of the Jak and Daxter games are coming to PS4.

Someone beat Dark Souls III with bananas.

Breath of the Wild will run on 4K in PC.

Atlus doesn’t want you to stream Persona 5.

The Multiplayer:

What game’s play best supports its theme?

The Grind:

Jala: Vermintide. Torment: Tides of Numenera.

Kole: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

Dennis: Minion Masters.

Ben: Horizon: Zero Dawn. Antichamber. Portal 2 hell.

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Episode 190: All Tentacled Uphttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/190
b9b3549c-4820-4845-9d64-16ad5c02dc25Fri, 31 Mar 2017 10:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about all kinds of game remake news, Blaster Master Zero, and we ask you which game worlds you would be stuck in.1:51:08yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about all kinds of game remake news, Blaster Master Zero, and we ask you which game worlds you would be stuck in.
The Brief:
Fans are remaking Red Dead Redemption in the Grand Theft Auto V engine.
Starcraft Remastered is coming soon.
Shin Megami Tensei: Deep Strange Journey announced.
Warframe is getting a rhythm-based character.
The Multiplayer:
You are stuck in the last game you played. What game is it, and who would you bring?
The Grind:
Kole: Switch impressions. Blaster Master Zero. Bomberman R. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
Dennis: Horizon: Zero Dawn. Endless Legend. Starbound.
Jala: The Room. The Room 2. Torment: Tides of Numenera.
Ben: Horizon: Zero Dawn. Rocket League.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about all kinds of game remake news, Blaster Master Zero, and we ask you which game worlds you would be stuck in.

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Episode 188: Ollie Don't Digitalhttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/188
8a793f35-8d31-4482-946a-aea6d8eef314Fri, 17 Mar 2017 10:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about Torment: Tides of Numenera, Nintendo Switch sales figures, and we ask you whether you prefer physical or digital games.2:10:57yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about Torment: Tides of Numenera, Nintendo Switch sales figures, and we ask you whether you prefer physical or digital games.
The Brief:
Games will be more expensive on Switch.
Nintendo has sold over 1.5 million Switches.
For Honor has a level cheating problem.
Rocket League gets a new game mode called Dropshot.
The Multiplayer:
Do you prefer digital or physical goods?
The Grind:
Jala: Torment: Tides of Numenera.
Ben: Stephen’s Sausage Roll. Antichamber.
Dennis: Horizon: Zero Dawn. Disc Jam.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about Torment: Tides of Numenera, Nintendo Switch sales figures, and we ask you whether you prefer physical or digital games.

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Episode 187: Debra, the Eye is Cominghttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/187
4037272f-7289-4e9c-a75f-0ace0b9db8a9Tue, 07 Mar 2017 20:00:00 -0500Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Horizon: Zero Dawn, Destiny 2 import woes, and we ask you about your best social game memories.1:51:28yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Horizon: Zero Dawn, Destiny 2 import woes, and we ask you about your best social game memories.
The Brief:
WikiLeaks reveals CIA device snooping.
Parappa the Rapper is getting an HD remake on PS4.
Destiny 2 import/export details surface.
Twitch is selling games now.
The Multiplayer:
What are you best memories of playing games with people?
The Grind:
Dennis: Horizon: Zero Dawn. The Inner World.
Kole: Dragon Quest Builders.
Ben: Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance. The Witness (Windmill).
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Horizon: Zero Dawn, Destiny 2 import woes, and we ask you about your best social game memories.

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Episode 186: Bring a Dingushttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/186
c854f758-3fa3-4784-851d-005a924e5717Fri, 03 Mar 2017 09:00:00 -0500Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about Berserk and the Band of the Hawk, Microsoft Game Pass, and we ask you what game you would make in a hypothetical DuckJam.1:40:02yesKole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about Berserk and the Band of the Hawk, Microsoft Game Pass, and we ask you what game you would make in a hypothetical DuckJam.
The Brief:
Microsoft Game Pass is Netflix for games.
Middle-earth: Shadow of War announced.
Blaster Master Zero exists and it looks sweet.
Overwatch gets a game browser.
The Multiplayer:
What would you make in a hypothetical DuckJam
The Grind:
David: Warframe. Vermintide.
Jala: Guild Wars 2. The Inner World.
Ben: Magic the Gathering. RISK Legacy. Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance.
Kole: Dragon Quest Builders. Berserk and the Band of the Hawk.
Kole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about Berserk and the Band of the Hawk, Microsoft Game Pass, and we ask you what game you would make in a hypothetical DuckJam.

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Episode 185: Apropos of Basically Nothinghttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/185
ce0775fc-a209-4353-bbc0-1b67f7e4756aFri, 24 Feb 2017 10:00:00 -0500Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about The Inner World, Eric Wolpaw leaving valve, and we ask you which game showed you something new about the world.2:13:06yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about The Inner World, Eric Wolpaw leaving valve, and we ask you which game showed you something new about the world.
The Brief:
Eric Wolpaw leaves valve.
Army vet says games help with PTSD.
SwordQuest comics are coming back from the dead.
Sundered seriously looks great.
The Multiplayer:
What game made you see the world differently?
The Grind:
Jala: Guild Wars 2. Vermintide. Steins;Gate. The Inner World.
Kole: Rocksmith 2014. Dragon Quest Builders.
Ben: X-COM 2.
Dennis: Shadow of Mordor. Sunless Sea.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about The Inner World, Eric Wolpaw leaving valve, and we ask you which game showed you something new about the world.

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Episode 184: The Visual Equivalent of Polka Musichttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/184
ec7a13c8-5a41-4082-9088-e5b8c9d88224Fri, 10 Feb 2017 10:00:00 -0500Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about Invisible Inc., Discord’s community problems, and we ask you which games would make for good Bonus Level episodes.1:53:02yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about Invisible Inc., Discord’s community problems, and we ask you which games would make for good Bonus Level episodes.
The Brief:
Portal is on Microsoft Holo-Lens.
Fire Emblem Heroes is going to get story DLC.
People do crazy things to get Fire Emblem Heroes characters.
Discord has serious community problems.
The Multiplayer:
What game would make for a good Bonus Level?
The Grind:
Dennis: GearVR stuff. Fire Emblem Heroes. Invisible Inc. DOOM.
Jala: Steins;Gate. Overwatch.
Ben: Transistor. XCOM 2.
Kole: Rocksmith 2014. Resident Evil 7 DLC.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about Invisible Inc., Discord’s community problems, and we ask you which games would make for good Bonus Level episodes.

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Episode 178: Free Play Cleanup 2016https://www.thelevelpodcast.com/178
42a842df-b3eb-4954-96f3-9c7f587fcdcfFri, 30 Dec 2016 10:00:00 -0500Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Jala, and David answer some lingering Free Play multiplayer questions to close out 2016.28:12yesKole, Ben, Jala, and David answer some lingering Free Play multiplayer questions to close out 2016.
Kole, Ben, Jala, and David answer some lingering Free Play multiplayer questions to close out 2016.]]>
Kole, Ben, Jala, and David answer some lingering Free Play multiplayer questions to close out 2016.]]>
Episode 177: Finite Infinitehttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/177
fb3b4fed-7a0d-45c7-bde3-00c80245f7a8Fri, 23 Dec 2016 21:00:00 -0500Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about the Title of the Year 2016 results, Super Mario Run, and we ask you what games you would use to introduce novices to games.1:47:21yesKole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about the Title of the Year 2016 results, Super Mario Run, and we ask you what games you would use to introduce novices to games.
The Brief:
Arkham Origins team is making a new Batman Game.
Steam Awards are all wonky.
Title of the Year 2016
Assassin’s Creed movie gets panned.
Multiplayer:
What game would you use to introduce people to games?
The Grind:
Jala: Ghost Trick.
David: Sunless Sea. Darkest Dungeon.
Ben: Darkest Dungeon.
Kole: Dishonored: Knives of Dunwall. Super Mario Run.
Kole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about the Title of the Year 2016 results, Super Mario Run, and we ask you what games you would use to introduce novices to games.

The Multiplayer:

The Grind:

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Kole, Jala, David, and Allison talk about Dishonored 2, the Sunless Sky announcement, and we ask you about your holiday game-playing traditions.

The Brief:

Capcom Cup results.

NES Classic Edition sells out at Urban Outfitters, improbably.

Failbetter games announces Sunless Skies.

We’re getting The Last of Us: Part 2.

The Multiplayer:

Holiday gaming traditions.

The Grind:

Allison: Resident Evil 7 Demo. Final Fantasy XV.

Jala: Dishonored 2.

Kole: Pokémon Moon.

David: Sunless Sea.

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Episode 174: Bad Things Happen to Horseshttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/174
534bfe32-3153-43ac-b564-0453e1c5e96eFri, 02 Dec 2016 15:00:00 -0500Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Pokémon Moon, the No Man’s Sky patch, and we ask you about your favorite way to get around in games.
1:50:25yes<p>Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Pokémon Moon, the No Man’s Sky patch, and we ask you about your favorite way to get around in games.</p>
<a name="The.Brief:"></a>
<h2>The Brief:</h2>
<ul>
<li>No Man’s Sky gets a huge update.</li>
<li>Final Fantasy XV has an absurdly long boss fight.</li>
<li>Stardew Valley is coming to consoles.</li>
</ul>
<a name="Multiplayer:"></a>
<h2>Multiplayer:</h2>
<ul>
<li>What’s your favorite mode of transportation in games?</li>
</ul>
<a name="The.Grind:"></a>
<h2>The Grind:</h2>
<ul>
<li>Kole: Pokémon Moon.</li>
<li>Dennis: Overwatch. Warframe. Steep.</li>
<li>Ben: Darkest Dungeon.</li>
<li>David: Hero Siege. Sunken Sea. Dishonored.</li>
</ul>
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Pokémon Moon, the No Man’s Sky patch, and we ask you about your favorite way to get around in games.

The Brief:

No Man’s Sky gets a huge update.

Final Fantasy XV has an absurdly long boss fight.

Stardew Valley is coming to consoles.

Multiplayer:

What’s your favorite mode of transportation in games?

The Grind:

Kole: Pokémon Moon.

Dennis: Overwatch. Warframe. Steep.

Ben: Darkest Dungeon.

David: Hero Siege. Sunken Sea. Dishonored.

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Pokémon Moon, the No Man’s Sky patch, and we ask you about your favorite way to get around in games.

The Brief:

No Man’s Sky gets a huge update.

Final Fantasy XV has an absurdly long boss fight.

Stardew Valley is coming to consoles.

Multiplayer:

What’s your favorite mode of transportation in games?

The Grind:

Kole: Pokémon Moon.

Dennis: Overwatch. Warframe. Steep.

Ben: Darkest Dungeon.

David: Hero Siege. Sunken Sea. Dishonored.

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Episode 173: Piss, Vinegar, and Tearshttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/173
d13781d9-3791-4313-b32b-41487e648bf4Fri, 18 Nov 2016 10:00:00 -0500Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Bethesda Zen Pinball announcement, Rise of the Tomb Raider, and we ask you how you get over difficulty walls.
1:34:51yes<p>Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Bethesda Zen Pinball announcement, Rise of the Tomb Raider, and we ask you how you get over difficulty walls.</p>
<a name="The.Brief:"></a>
<h2>The Brief:</h2>
<ul>
<li>Zen Pinball might be doing Bethesda tables.</li>
<li>Super Mario Run gets a release date and a price.</li>
<li>
<a href="https://medium.com/desk-of-van-schneider/the-post-virtual-reality-sadness-fb4a1ccacae4#.5edlnrgba">The virtual reality hangover.</a>.</li>
<li>Overwatch gets a free weekend.</li>
</ul>
<a name="Multiplayer"></a>
<h2>Multiplayer</h2>
<ul>
<li>How do you get over difficulty walls?</li>
</ul>
<a name="The.Grind:"></a>
<h2>The Grind:</h2>
<ul>
<li>Kole: Resident Evil Zero. Resident Evil HD Remaster.</li>
<li>David: Dishonored.</li>
<li>Dennis: Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin. Bloodborne. The Witness.</li>
<li>Ben: Rise of the Tomb Raider.</li>
</ul>
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Bethesda Zen Pinball announcement, Rise of the Tomb Raider, and we ask you how you get over difficulty walls.

Multiplayer:

The Grind:

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Kole, Dennis, and Jala talk about the Red Dead Redemption 2 announcement, Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris, and we ask you about your favorite stat-keeping in games.

The Brief:

Red Dead Redemption 2 announced.

CBS is making a Candy Crush Saga game show.

Voice actor strike.

Multiplayer:

What’s the coolest stat you’ve seen a game keep track of?

The Grind:

Kole: NOTHING.

Jala: Steins;Gate.

Dennis: Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris.

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Episode 169: Professional Fun Haverhttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/169
6ab6388c-2c38-4db2-965a-374ea48d75aaFri, 14 Oct 2016 10:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about Swing Vote Go, Layers of Fear, and we ask you what games you bounced off of... before you loved them completely.
1:40:07yes<p>Kole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about Swing Vote Go, Layers of Fear, and we ask you what games you bounced off of... before you loved them completely.</p>
<a name="The.Brief:"></a>
<h3>The Brief:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Swing Vote Go is a game about democracy.</li>
<li>Bloxels.</li>
<li>Amy Hennig interview.</li>
<li>Oculus Rift Condoms.</li>
</ul>
<a name="Multiplayer:"></a>
<h3>Multiplayer:</h3>
<ul>
<li>What games did you bounce off of before coming to love them?</li>
</ul>
<a name="The.Grind:"></a>
<h3>The Grind:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Kole: Layers of Fear.</li>
<li>Jala: Steins;Gate.</li>
<li>Dennis: Divinity: Original Sin. Rocket League.</li>
<li>Ben: Mad Max.</li>
</ul>
<a name="LINKS.OF.NOTE:"></a>
<h2>LINKS OF NOTE:</h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://charity.marathonguide.com/HoustonMarathon/Donate/PersonalPage.cfm?MID=16196">Jala's Marathon pledge page</a></li>
<li><a href="http://kotaku.com/bloxels-lets-you-make-video-games-with-colorful-plastic-1787631559">Bloxels</a></li>
</ul>
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about Swing Vote Go, Layers of Fear, and we ask you what games you bounced off of... before you loved them completely.

The Grind:

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Episode 167: Insta-Gatorhttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/167
569b6bf4-ed19-4477-adce-b69f4d212f55Fri, 23 Sep 2016 19:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, and Jala talk about Mad Max, the game judgin' algorithm, and we ask you why you play games.
1:31:44yes<p>Kole, Ben, and Jala talk about Mad Max, the game judgin' algorithm, and we ask you why you play games.</p>
<a name="The.Brief:"></a>
<h3>The Brief:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Algorithm might detect whether or not a game is good.</li>
<li>Followup on Steam reviews.</li>
<li>Valve delists game after developer subpoenas for player information.</li>
<li>Berserk and the Band of the Hawk gets a release date.</li>
<li>South Park delayed.</li>
</ul>
<a name="Multiplayer:"></a>
<h3>Multiplayer:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Why do you play games?</li>
</ul>
<a name="The.Grind:"></a>
<h3>The Grind:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Ben: Mad Max. Rocket League Rumble.</li>
<li>Jala: Steins;Gate.</li>
<li>Jackbox 2. Obduction. Phoenix Wright: Spirit of Justice</li>
</ul>
Kole, Ben, and Jala talk about Mad Max, the game judgin' algorithm, and we ask you why you play games.

The Brief:

Algorithm might detect whether or not a game is good.

Followup on Steam reviews.

Valve delists game after developer subpoenas for player information.

Berserk and the Band of the Hawk gets a release date.

South Park delayed.

Multiplayer:

Why do you play games?

The Grind:

Ben: Mad Max. Rocket League Rumble.

Jala: Steins;Gate.

Jackbox 2. Obduction. Phoenix Wright: Spirit of Justice

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Kole, Ben, and Jala talk about Mad Max, the game judgin' algorithm, and we ask you why you play games.

The Brief:

Algorithm might detect whether or not a game is good.

Followup on Steam reviews.

Valve delists game after developer subpoenas for player information.

Berserk and the Band of the Hawk gets a release date.

South Park delayed.

Multiplayer:

Why do you play games?

The Grind:

Ben: Mad Max. Rocket League Rumble.

Jala: Steins;Gate.

Jackbox 2. Obduction. Phoenix Wright: Spirit of Justice

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Episode 166: I Feel Nothinghttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/166
5005b4cb84ae929b37203d61:50a58ab1e4b0352132c3bc06:57dc45f6e6f2e1bd882cf326Fri, 16 Sep 2016 15:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, and Jala talk about Justin Roiland's new VR game, Rocket League Rumble, and we ask you about your favorite video game pack-ins.
1:32:51yesKole, Ben, and Jala talk about Justin Roiland's new VR game, Rocket League Rumble, and we ask you about your favorite video game pack-ins.
THE BRIEF:
Steam changes review policy to stop key exchange reviews.
Pokemon Generations is a new series of YouTube shorts.
Justin Roiland is making a VR game with one of the Stanley Parable guys.
MULTIPLAYER:
What's your favorite video game pack-in?
THE GRIND:
Jala: Portal 2. Gemini: A Journey of Two Stars. The Guest.
Ben: Undertale. Deus Ex: Mankind Divided. Rocket League Rumble.
Kole: Picross 3D Round 2
Kole, Ben, and Jala talk about Justin Roiland's new VR game, Rocket League Rumble, and we ask you about your favorite video game pack-ins.

THE BRIEF:

Steam changes review policy to stop key exchange reviews.

Pokemon Generations is a new series of YouTube shorts.

Justin Roiland is making a VR game with one of the Stanley Parable guys.

MULTIPLAYER:

What's your favorite video game pack-in?

THE GRIND:

Jala: Portal 2. Gemini: A Journey of Two Stars. The Guest.

Ben: Undertale. Deus Ex: Mankind Divided. Rocket League Rumble.

Kole: Picross 3D Round 2

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Kole, Ben, and Jala talk about Justin Roiland's new VR game, Rocket League Rumble, and we ask you about your favorite video game pack-ins.

THE BRIEF:

Steam changes review policy to stop key exchange reviews.

Pokemon Generations is a new series of YouTube shorts.

Justin Roiland is making a VR game with one of the Stanley Parable guys.

MULTIPLAYER:

What's your favorite video game pack-in?

THE GRIND:

Jala: Portal 2. Gemini: A Journey of Two Stars. The Guest.

Ben: Undertale. Deus Ex: Mankind Divided. Rocket League Rumble.

Kole: Picross 3D Round 2

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Episode 165: Super Mario Entrapmenthttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/165
5005b4cb84ae929b37203d61:50a58ab1e4b0352132c3bc06:57d30244bebafbc1a4a78db1Fri, 09 Sep 2016 14:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Obduction, the Nintendo 3DS announcements, and then we ask you about your multiplayer blunders.
1:52:35yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Obduction, the Nintendo 3DS announcements, and then we ask you about your multiplayer blunders.
THE BRIEF:
Dolphin Emulator can now boot all GameCube games.
Arkham Revisited gets a remaster.
Valkyria Chronicles stuff added to World of Tanks.
Nintendo 3DS Direct announcements.
MULTIPLAYER:
What's the worst thing you've unintentionally done to someone else in a game?
THE GRIND:
David: San Francisco Feats.
Dennis: Pinball. Overwatch.
Kole: Life is Strange.
Ben: Obduction. Limbo.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Obduction, the Nintendo 3DS announcements, and then we ask you about your multiplayer blunders.

THE BRIEF:

Dolphin Emulator can now boot all GameCube games.

Arkham Revisited gets a remaster.

Valkyria Chronicles stuff added to World of Tanks.

Nintendo 3DS Direct announcements.

MULTIPLAYER:

What's the worst thing you've unintentionally done to someone else in a game?

THE GRIND:

David: San Francisco Feats.

Dennis: Pinball. Overwatch.

Kole: Life is Strange.

Ben: Obduction. Limbo.

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Obduction, the Nintendo 3DS announcements, and then we ask you about your multiplayer blunders.

THE BRIEF:

Dolphin Emulator can now boot all GameCube games.

Arkham Revisited gets a remaster.

Valkyria Chronicles stuff added to World of Tanks.

Nintendo 3DS Direct announcements.

MULTIPLAYER:

What's the worst thing you've unintentionally done to someone else in a game?

MULTIPLAYER:

THE GRIND:

Jala: Lord of the Rings: War in the North. Shovel Knight. Deep Under the Sky.

Kole: Resident Evil: Code Veronica. Deus Ex Go. Life is Strange.

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Episode 163: Beefy Messhttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/163
5005b4cb84ae929b37203d61:50a58ab1e4b0352132c3bc06:57c05cd059cc68d64686b74cFri, 26 Aug 2016 11:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about Twitch's acquisition of Curse, Apartment, and we ask you which series you arrived at late.1:49:57yes<p>Kole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about Twitch's acquisition of Curse, Apartment, and we ask you which series you arrived at late.</p>
<a name="The.Brief:"></a>
<h3>The Brief:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Twitch acquires game community site Curse.</li>
<li>INSIDE is out on PS4 now.</li>
<li>The Witness is coming to the Xbox One.</li>
<li>PS4 Slim details leaked.</li>
</ul>
<a name="Multiplayer:"></a>
<h3>Multiplayer:</h3>
<ul>
<li>What series did you get into late?</li>
</ul>
<a name="The.Grind:"></a>
<h3>The Grind:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Ben: No Man's Sky. Thomas Was Alone.</li>
<li>Dennis: No Man's Sky. Overwatch. Atlas Reactor.</li>
<li>Jala: Resident Evil 6. Transformers: Devastation. Transformers: War for Cybertron. Apartment demo. Rememoried.</li>
<li>Kole: NOTHING.</li>
</ul>
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about Twitch's acquisition of Curse, Apartment, and we ask you which series you arrived at late.

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Episode 162: The Problem Must Be Youhttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/162
5005b4cb84ae929b37203d61:50a58ab1e4b0352132c3bc06:57b755482e69cf77507017d0Fri, 19 Aug 2016 14:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about No Man's Sky, the new Call of Duty zombie mode, and we ask you what makes you choose PC or console.
2:05:10yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about No Man's Sky, the new Call of Duty zombie mode, and we ask you what makes you choose PC or console.
THE BRIEF:
Close Your tracks your eyes.
Blizzard changes verbiage on Overwatch Loot Boxes.
Final Fantasy 15 delayed to November 29.
Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare looks like it has interesting zombies somehow.
MULTIPLAYER:
What makes you play a game on PC instead of console?
THE GRIND:
Jala: Resident Evil 6. Virtue's Last Reward.
Dennis: Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin. No Man's Sky.
Ben: Rocket League. No Man's Sky.
Kole: RimWorld. No Man's Sky.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about No Man's Sky, the new Call of Duty zombie mode, and we ask you what makes you choose PC or console.

THE BRIEF:

Close Your tracks your eyes.

Blizzard changes verbiage on Overwatch Loot Boxes.

Final Fantasy 15 delayed to November 29.

Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare looks like it has interesting zombies somehow.

MULTIPLAYER:

What makes you play a game on PC instead of console?

THE GRIND:

Jala: Resident Evil 6. Virtue's Last Reward.

Dennis: Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin. No Man's Sky.

Ben: Rocket League. No Man's Sky.

Kole: RimWorld. No Man's Sky.

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about No Man's Sky, the new Call of Duty zombie mode, and we ask you what makes you choose PC or console.

THE BRIEF:

Close Your tracks your eyes.

Blizzard changes verbiage on Overwatch Loot Boxes.

Final Fantasy 15 delayed to November 29.

Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare looks like it has interesting zombies somehow.

MULTIPLAYER

THE GRIND:

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about Telltale's Batman launch woes, Guacamelee, and we ask you about your favorite kinds of multiplayer.

THE BRIEF:

Overwatch gets Rio Summer Olympic skins.

Oculus removes restrictions on games.

Gamescom heightens security.

Telltale's Batman faces launch woes.

No Man's Sky already beaten, underwhelming.

Mt. Everest is coming to Oculus Rift.

MULTIPLAYER

What's your relationship with different kinds of multiplayer?

THE GRIND:

Dennis: Guacamelee. Destiny. X-COM 2.

Kole: Pokemon Go.

Ben: Rocket League.

Jala: Virtue's Last Reward. Puzzle Juice.

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Episode 159: Table Flippin'https://www.thelevelpodcast.com/159
5005b4cb84ae929b37203d61:50a58ab1e4b0352132c3bc06:579bb7fe9de4bb9f9bac2bb3Fri, 29 Jul 2016 16:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, and Jala talk about the tiny little NES, INSIDE, and we ask you what's most important in games: Gameplay, Narrative, or Atmosphere.
1:51:27yesKole, Ben, and Jala talk about the tiny little NES, INSIDE, and we ask you what's most important in games: Gameplay, Narrative, or Atmosphere.
INSIDE spoiler chat begins at 1 hour, 30 minutes, and proceeds to the end of the episode.
THE BRIEF:
GameStop's "Song of the Deep" released, reviewed.
Games that make you think of sex.
No Man's Sky delayed on PC, but won't require PS+ on PS4.
Tiny little NES is coming.
MULTIPLAYER
What's most important to you: Gameplay, Narrative, or Atmosphere?
THE GRIND:
Jala: Resident Evil 5. Resident Evil 6. Virtue's Last Reward.
Ben: Her Story. Kentucky Route Zero. INSIDE.
Kole: Final Fantasy Record Keeper. INSIDE.
LINKS OF NOTE:
Stephen's Song of the Deep review (http://www.darkinsight.net/the-blog/2016/7/23/song-of-the-deep-guest-review)
5 Games That Will Make You Think About Sex (https://www.inverse.com/article/18452-video-games-for-couples-sex-consent-and-education)
Kole, Ben, and Jala talk about the tiny little NES, INSIDE, and we ask you what's most important in games: Gameplay, Narrative, or Atmosphere.

INSIDE spoiler chat begins at 1 hour, 30 minutes, and proceeds to the end of the episode.

MULTIPLAYER:

THE GRIND:

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Kole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about Pokemon Go, Pokemon Go, Rhythm Heaven Megamix, and we ask you about Pokemon Go.

THE BRIEF:

Quadrilateral Cowboy gets a release date, July 25.

Telltale's Batman details emerge.

Twitch Plays Pokemon Go.

MULTIPLAYER:

What's your most interesting Pokemon Go story?

THE GRIND:

Ben: Vacation.

David: Defender's Quest.

Jala: dream;scape. Virtue's Last Reward.

Kole: Rhythm Heaven Megamix. Super Stickman Golf 3.

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Episode 157: Facepalm Treeshttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/157
5005b4cb84ae929b37203d61:50a58ab1e4b0352132c3bc06:577fff8137c581c34c6b1008Fri, 08 Jul 2016 15:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Dennis, Jala and David talk about the CS:GO gambling fiasco, Zero Time Dilemma, and we ask you about patriotic games.
1:49:45yesKole, Dennis, Jala and David talk about the CS:GO gambling fiasco, Zero Time Dilemma, and we ask you about patriotic games.
THE BRIEF:
New Leviathan game is out.
Summer Games Done Quick.
Atlas Reactor leaves beta.
CS:GO Gambling scams.
MULTIPLAYER:
What are some of the most patriotic games?
THE GRIND:
Jala: DmC. Danganronpa. Moon Hunters.
Dennis: XCOM 2. Lovely Planet. Overwatch.
David: Dark Souls III. Doom.
Kole: Overwatch. Zero Time Dilemma.
Kole, Dennis, Jala and David talk about the CS:GO gambling fiasco, Zero Time Dilemma, and we ask you about patriotic games.

THE BRIEF:

New Leviathan game is out.

Summer Games Done Quick.

Atlas Reactor leaves beta.

CS:GO Gambling scams.

MULTIPLAYER:

What are some of the most patriotic games?

THE GRIND:

Jala: DmC. Danganronpa. Moon Hunters.

Dennis: XCOM 2. Lovely Planet. Overwatch.

David: Dark Souls III. Doom.

Kole: Overwatch. Zero Time Dilemma.

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Kole, Dennis, Jala and David talk about the CS:GO gambling fiasco, Zero Time Dilemma, and we ask you about patriotic games.

THE BRIEF:

New Leviathan game is out.

Summer Games Done Quick.

Atlas Reactor leaves beta.

CS:GO Gambling scams.

MULTIPLAYER:

What are some of the most patriotic games?

THE GRIND:

Jala: DmC. Danganronpa. Moon Hunters.

Dennis: XCOM 2. Lovely Planet. Overwatch.

David: Dark Souls III. Doom.

Kole: Overwatch. Zero Time Dilemma.

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Episode 156: The Ol' Crazy Holehttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/156
5005b4cb84ae929b37203d61:50a58ab1e4b0352132c3bc06:5776b66337c581358b1ee288Fri, 01 Jul 2016 15:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about how Call of Duty got dragons, Doom 2016, and we do a Free Play Multiplayer.
1:48:00yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about how Call of Duty got dragons, Doom 2016, and we do a Free Play Multiplayer.
THE BRIEF:
PSN Jihad naming controversy.
Call of Duty gets dragons.
Brexit tops name rankings for Plague, Inc.
MULTIPLAYER:
Free Play.
THE GRIND:
David: DOOM. Dark Souls 3.
Kole: Rule of Rose. Zero Time Dilemma.
Ben: The Vanishing of Ethan Carter.
Dennis: Hero Siege. Night Squad. Lovely Planet. X-COM 2.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about how Call of Duty got dragons, Doom 2016, and we do a Free Play Multiplayer.

THE BRIEF:

PSN Jihad naming controversy.

Call of Duty gets dragons.

Brexit tops name rankings for Plague, Inc.

MULTIPLAYER:

Free Play.

THE GRIND:

David: DOOM. Dark Souls 3.

Kole: Rule of Rose. Zero Time Dilemma.

Ben: The Vanishing of Ethan Carter.

Dennis: Hero Siege. Night Squad. Lovely Planet. X-COM 2.

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about how Call of Duty got dragons, Doom 2016, and we do a Free Play Multiplayer.

THE BRIEF:

PSN Jihad naming controversy.

Call of Duty gets dragons.

Brexit tops name rankings for Plague, Inc.

MULTIPLAYER:

Free Play.

THE GRIND:

David: DOOM. Dark Souls 3.

Kole: Rule of Rose. Zero Time Dilemma.

Ben: The Vanishing of Ethan Carter.

Dennis: Hero Siege. Night Squad. Lovely Planet. X-COM 2.

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Episode 155: Those Chickens Burn Backhttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/155
5005b4cb84ae929b37203d61:50a58ab1e4b0352132c3bc06:576d6d78c534a5172d47dea0Fri, 24 Jun 2016 13:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about new Zelda: Breath of the Wild details, more Overwatch, and we ask you which video game characters you'd like to have dinner with.
1:28:32yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about new Zelda: Breath of the Wild details, more Overwatch, and we ask you which video game characters you'd like to have dinner with.
THE BRIEF:
Overwatch removes "Avoid This Player" option.
More Zelda Details emerge.
Weird names.
Resident Evil: Umbrella Corps launches.
MULTIPLAYER:
What video game character would you like to have dinner with?
THE GRIND:
Ben: This War of Mine.
Dennis: Zero Gear. Overwatch. X-COM 2.
David: Dark Souls 3.
Kole: Resident Evil 3: Nemesis. Persona 4.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about new Zelda: Breath of the Wild details, more Overwatch, and we ask you which video game characters you'd like to have dinner with.

THE BRIEF:

Overwatch removes "Avoid This Player" option.

More Zelda Details emerge.

Weird names.

Resident Evil: Umbrella Corps launches.

MULTIPLAYER:

What video game character would you like to have dinner with?

THE GRIND:

Ben: This War of Mine.

Dennis: Zero Gear. Overwatch. X-COM 2.

David: Dark Souls 3.

Kole: Resident Evil 3: Nemesis. Persona 4.

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about new Zelda: Breath of the Wild details, more Overwatch, and we ask you which video game characters you'd like to have dinner with.

THE BRIEF:

MULTIPLAYER:

THE GRIND:

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the E3 announcements and X-COM 2.

THE BRIEF:

Exhaustive E3 roundup.

MULTIPLAYER:

We rolled these into the brief.

THE GRIND:

Dennis: Overwatch. X-COM 2.

Kole: Echo Night: Beyond. Steins;Gate.

David: Dark Souls 3.

Ben: This War of Mine.

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Episode 153: You Should Feel Badhttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/153
5005b4cb84ae929b37203d61:50a58ab1e4b0352132c3bc06:575af18701dbaec33dcf7fdaFri, 10 Jun 2016 13:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Final Fantasy XII: Zodiac Age announcement, Dangerous Golf, and we ask you for your E3 headline predictions.
1:28:48yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Final Fantasy XII: Zodiac Age announcement, Dangerous Golf, and we ask you for your E3 headline predictions.
THE BRIEF:
Rocket League gets hats.
WATCH_DOGS 2 leaked.
Alison Road canceled.
It's been 10 years since Half-Life 3 was announced.
The Wit.nes is a Witness demake.
Final Fantasy XII Zodiac Age announced.
Mortal Kombat Beer is coming.
A.P.B. is coming to the Xbox One.
Someone made a Half-Life 2 scanner drone.
MULTIPLAYER:
E3 Headline Predictions
THE GRIND:
Dennis: Team Fortress 2. Rogue Legacy.
Kole: Dangerous Golf.
David: Dark Souls III.
Ben: This War of Mine.
LINKS OF NOTE:
Half-Life City Scanner drone (http://www.pcgamer.com/someone-has-made-a-real-life-half-life-city-scanner-drone/)
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Final Fantasy XII: Zodiac Age announcement, Dangerous Golf, and we ask you for your E3 headline predictions.

MULTIPLAYER:

THE GRIND:

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Uncharted 4, Rocket League's push for cross-compatible multiplayer, and we ask you your opinions on game guides and hints.

THE BRIEF

Rocket League gets cross-play on Xbox One.

Valkyria Chronicles gets disappointing sequel demo.

Ron Gilbert asks Disney for Monkey Island IP back.

West of Loathing is on Greenlight.

Uncharted 4 knows how to handle Accessibility.

MULTIPLAYER:

Game guides?

THE GRIND:

Dennis: Hohokum. Nova 111.

David: Dark Souls 3.

Kole: Uncharted 4.

Ben: Uncharted 4. FTL.

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Episode 150: Pigeon Drophttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/150
5005b4cb84ae929b37203d61:50a58ab1e4b0352132c3bc06:573627ca4c2f85d672bd5544Fri, 13 May 2016 15:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Battlefield 1 announcement, Overwatch, and we ask you about character customization.
1:16:51yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Battlefield 1 announcement, Overwatch, and we ask you about character customization.
THE BRIEF:
Battlefield 1 announced.
This War of Mine gets a board game.
Job Simulator adds "Smaller Human" Mode.
Donkey Kong high score changes hands.
MULTIPLAYER:
What's the most time you spent customizing a character's appearance?
THE GRIND:
Ben: Uncharted 4. Mountain.
David: Dark Souls 3. Overwatch.
Dennis: League of Legends. Hearthstone.
Kole: Fallout: New Vegas.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Battlefield 1 announcement, Overwatch, and we ask you about character customization.

THE BRIEF:

Battlefield 1 announced.

This War of Mine gets a board game.

Job Simulator adds "Smaller Human" Mode.

Donkey Kong high score changes hands.

MULTIPLAYER:

What's the most time you spent customizing a character's appearance?

THE GRIND:

Ben: Uncharted 4. Mountain.

David: Dark Souls 3. Overwatch.

Dennis: League of Legends. Hearthstone.

Kole: Fallout: New Vegas.

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Battlefield 1 announcement, Overwatch, and we ask you about character customization.

THE BRIEF:

Battlefield 1 announced.

This War of Mine gets a board game.

Job Simulator adds "Smaller Human" Mode.

Donkey Kong high score changes hands.

MULTIPLAYER:

What's the most time you spent customizing a character's appearance?

THE GRIND:

Ben: Uncharted 4. Mountain.

David: Dark Souls 3. Overwatch.

Dennis: League of Legends. Hearthstone.

Kole: Fallout: New Vegas.

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Episode 149: Roombletshttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/149
5005b4cb84ae929b37203d61:50a58ab1e4b0352132c3bc06:572ccd3c1bbee05f9bbbd7f0Fri, 06 May 2016 13:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare announcement, Hitman, and we ask you about video game school assignments.
1:54:23yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare announcement, Hitman, and we ask you about video game school assignments.
THE BRIEF:
Dishonored 2 has a release date.
John Romero cancels his Kickstarter.
Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare announced.
Mincraft comes to Gear VR.
Oculus ships units to retail before
MULTIPLAYER
What game would you assign for an English paper?
THE GRIND:
Dennis: Duelyst. Curses and Chaos.
Kole: Fallout: New Vegas.
Ben: Hitman.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare announcement, Hitman, and we ask you about video game school assignments.

THE BRIEF:

Dishonored 2 has a release date.

John Romero cancels his Kickstarter.

Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare announced.

Mincraft comes to Gear VR.

Oculus ships units to retail before

MULTIPLAYER

What game would you assign for an English paper?

THE GRIND:

Dennis: Duelyst. Curses and Chaos.

Kole: Fallout: New Vegas.

Ben: Hitman.

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare announcement, Hitman, and we ask you about video game school assignments.

THE BRIEF:

Dishonored 2 has a release date.

John Romero cancels his Kickstarter.

Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare announced.

Mincraft comes to Gear VR.

Oculus ships units to retail before

MULTIPLAYER

What game would you assign for an English paper?

THE GRIND:

Dennis: Duelyst. Curses and Chaos.

Kole: Fallout: New Vegas.

Ben: Hitman.

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Episode 148: A Sinner's Buffet of Monsters to Slayhttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/148
5005b4cb84ae929b37203d61:50a58ab1e4b0352132c3bc06:5723adcb859fd0c265df785bFri, 29 Apr 2016 14:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, and David talk about Vampyr, Nioh, and we ask you about your first online multiplayer experiences.
1:26:12yesKole, Ben, and David talk about Vampyr, Nioh, and we ask you about your first online multiplayer experiences.
THE BRIEF:
Dontnod announces Vampyr.
Fox News show says a thing about The Division.
John Romero's Kickstarter, Black Room, looks like a farce.
MULTIPLAYER:
What was your first online multiplayer experience?
THE GRIND:
David: Dark Souls III.
Ben: Stardew Valley. Pandemic Legacy.
Kole: Nioh.
Kole, Ben, and David talk about Vampyr, Nioh, and we ask you about your first online multiplayer experiences.

THE BRIEF:

Dontnod announces Vampyr.

Fox News show says a thing about The Division.

John Romero's Kickstarter, Black Room, looks like a farce.

MULTIPLAYER:

What was your first online multiplayer experience?

THE GRIND:

David: Dark Souls III.

Ben: Stardew Valley. Pandemic Legacy.

Kole: Nioh.

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Kole, Ben, and David talk about Vampyr, Nioh, and we ask you about your first online multiplayer experiences.

THE BRIEF:

MULTIPLAYER:

Which glitches or exploits from previous generations do you remember most fondly?

THE GRIND:

Jala: Guild Wars 2. Raising Ojipockle. Bioshock. Damned. Unrest.

Kole: Dark Souls 3. Silent Hill 4.

Ben: Twilight Struggle.

Dennis: Hearthstone. Tokyo Jungle.

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Kole, Ben, Jala, and Dennis talk about the Dark Souls board game, Damned, and we ask you about your favorite glitches and exploits.

THE BRIEF:

GameStop to become a publisher.

Ubisoft might punish The Division exploiters.

Dark Souls board game details emerge.

Red Dead Redemption 2 rumors.

MULTIPLAYER:

Which glitches or exploits from previous generations do you remember most fondly?

THE GRIND:

Jala: Guild Wars 2. Raising Ojipockle. Bioshock. Damned. Unrest.

Kole: Dark Souls 3. Silent Hill 4.

Ben: Twilight Struggle.

Dennis: Hearthstone. Tokyo Jungle.

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Episode 146: Bland White People Nameshttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/146
5005b4cb84ae929b37203d61:50a58ab1e4b0352132c3bc06:571129313c44d8d8a1ebad10Fri, 15 Apr 2016 13:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about VR delays, a brief bit about Dark Souls 3, and we ask you about the games you anticipated most in the past.
1:57:51yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about VR delays, a brief bit about Dark Souls 3, and we ask you about the games you anticipated most in the past.
THE BRIEF:
Rift delays are epidemic.
Humble Telltale Bundle looks like a great deal.
Dark Souls board game being Kickstarted.
MULTIPLAYER:
What's the biggest game boner you've ever stoked?
THE GRIND:
Kole: Until Dawn. Silent Hill 4: The Room. Dark Souls III.
Dennis: Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair.
David: InFAMOUS: Second Son.
Ben: NES Remix. Dr. Luigi. Rocket League.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about VR delays, a brief bit about Dark Souls 3, and we ask you about the games you anticipated most in the past.

THE BRIEF:

Rift delays are epidemic.

Humble Telltale Bundle looks like a great deal.

Dark Souls board game being Kickstarted.

MULTIPLAYER:

What's the biggest game boner you've ever stoked?

THE GRIND:

Kole: Until Dawn. Silent Hill 4: The Room. Dark Souls III.

Dennis: Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair.

David: InFAMOUS: Second Son.

Ben: NES Remix. Dr. Luigi. Rocket League.

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about VR delays, a brief bit about Dark Souls 3, and we ask you about the games you anticipated most in the past.

THE BRIEF:

Rift delays are epidemic.

Humble Telltale Bundle looks like a great deal.

Dark Souls board game being Kickstarted.

MULTIPLAYER:

What's the biggest game boner you've ever stoked?

THE GRIND:

Kole: Until Dawn. Silent Hill 4: The Room. Dark Souls III.

Dennis: Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair.

David: InFAMOUS: Second Son.

Ben: NES Remix. Dr. Luigi. Rocket League.

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Episode 145: Fiber Wire Bribehttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/145
5005b4cb84ae929b37203d61:50a58ab1e4b0352132c3bc06:5707bef5f8baf375d87b1f6aFri, 08 Apr 2016 10:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Faeria, the Baldur's Gate attacks, and we ask you which free-to-play games you give money to.
1:35:21yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Faeria, the Baldur's Gate attacks, and we ask you which free-to-play games you give money to.
THE BRIEF:
Leaked concept art reveals Norse God of War.
Baldur's Gate gets an expansion, transphobic shitheads cry out.
Donald Trump and the Illusive Man.
Adrift gets a VR tourist mode.
MULTIPLAYER:
Do you give money to F2P games?
THE GRIND:
Dennis: Flame Over. Faeria.
David: The Division. Salt and Sactuary.
Kole: Salt and Sanctuary.
Ben: Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. Stardew Valley. Rocket League.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Faeria, the Baldur's Gate attacks, and we ask you which free-to-play games you give money to.

THE GRIND:

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Fallout 4 survival mode, Factorio, and we answer some community questions.

THE BRIEF:

Watch paint dry add to, removed from Steam.

Fallout 4 Survival Mode goes into beta.

Actress resume implies Shadow of Mordor sequel.

Virtual Desktop hits Oculus Rift.

MULTIPLAYER:

What's the funniest game?

What gaming thing would you stop if you could?

Favorite flawed games?

Favorite games to take screenshots in?

THE GRIND:

Kole: Factorio.

Ben: Stardew Valley.

David: Salt & Sanctuary.

Dennis: The Last Guy.

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Episode 143: Pop Linguisticshttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/143
5005b4cb84ae929b37203d61:50a58ab1e4b0352132c3bc06:56f5ba8ee707eb33bf53169cFri, 25 Mar 2016 18:30:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Walking Dead Season 3 announcement, Salt and Sanctuary, and we ask you about your favorite zone out games.
1:31:59yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Walking Dead Season 3 announcement, Salt and Sanctuary, and we ask you about your favorite zone out games.
THE BRIEF:
The Walking Dead Season 3 is coming out in 2016.
2015 Board Gaming Geek Award winners announced.
Rumor: Nintendo might discontinue production of the Wii U.
Zero Time Dilemma gets a North American release date.
MULTIPLAYER:
What's your zone out game?
THE GRIND:
David: The Division.
Dennis: World of Warcraft.
Ben: Stardew Valley. Rocket League.
Kole: Salt and Sanctuary.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Walking Dead Season 3 announcement, Salt and Sanctuary, and we ask you about your favorite zone out games.

THE BRIEF:

The Walking Dead Season 3 is coming out in 2016.

2015 Board Gaming Geek Award winners announced.

Rumor: Nintendo might discontinue production of the Wii U.

Zero Time Dilemma gets a North American release date.

MULTIPLAYER:

What's your zone out game?

THE GRIND:

David: The Division.

Dennis: World of Warcraft.

Ben: Stardew Valley. Rocket League.

Kole: Salt and Sanctuary.

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Walking Dead Season 3 announcement, Salt and Sanctuary, and we ask you about your favorite zone out games.

THE BRIEF:

The Walking Dead Season 3 is coming out in 2016.

2015 Board Gaming Geek Award winners announced.

Rumor: Nintendo might discontinue production of the Wii U.

Zero Time Dilemma gets a North American release date.

MULTIPLAYER:

What's your zone out game?

THE GRIND:

David: The Division.

Dennis: World of Warcraft.

Ben: Stardew Valley. Rocket League.

Kole: Salt and Sanctuary.

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Episode 142: Snake Liptonhttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/142
5005b4cb84ae929b37203d61:50a58ab1e4b0352132c3bc06:56ec847ef850826d781ff42dFri, 18 Mar 2016 18:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, David, and Jala talk about the PlayStation VR pricing, The Division, and do a Free-Play Multiplayer.
1:53:06yesKole, Ben, David, and Jala talk about the PlayStation VR pricing, The Division, and do a Free-Play Multiplayer.
THE BRIEF:
PlayStation VR gets a price.
Genital Jousting (http://www.kotaku.com.au/2016/03/a-video-game-reminder-that-dicks-are-weird/).
Microsoft makes it possible to do multiplayer with other platforms.
THE MULTIPLAYER:
Favorite webcomics.
Have you done a 180 on a particular game since childhood?
Rick and Morty.
Is there a game you always intend to go back and finish?
Have you tricked yourself into thinking you've played a game?
Non-gaming hobbies?
Favorite video game movies?
THE GRIND:
David: The Division.
Kole: NES Remix Pack.
Ben: Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic.
Jala: Long Story. Raising Ojipockle. BioShock.
LINKS OF NOTE:
Bean (http://www.beanleafpress.com/)
Scurry (http://www.scurrycomic.com/scurry-comic/2016/1/17/comic-01-00)
Broodhollow (http://broodhollow.chainsawsuit.com/)
Nedroid (http://nedroid.com/2008/06/beartato-87/)
19XX (http://www.the19xx.com/bookthree/)
Kole, Ben, David, and Jala talk about the PlayStation VR pricing, The Division, and do a Free-Play Multiplayer.

THE GRIND:

LINKS OF NOTE:

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Episode 141: A Lot of Bucket Playhttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/141
5005b4cb84ae929b37203d61:50a58ab1e4b0352132c3bc06:56e2f887b09f95b509afba34Fri, 11 Mar 2016 12:00:00 -0500Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about the new Hearthstone announcements, a whole bunch of older games, and we ask you if you've ever broken your video game hardware.
1:29:18yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about the new Hearthstone announcements, a whole bunch of older games, and we ask you if you've ever broken your video game hardware.
THE BRIEF:
Hearthstone announcements: Deck Recipes.
Thief might become a movie.
Brazilian tribe develops a game to preserve their culture.
Obduction gets a release date.
No Man's Sky gets a release date, more details revealed.
Lionhead is closing down.
MULTIPLAYER:
Have you ever broken your video game hardware?
THE GRIND:
Ben: Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. Rocket League.
Jala: 80 Days. Lone Wolf. Hakuoki: Warriors of the Shinsengumi.
Dennis: Minecraft.
Kole: Nothing.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about the new Hearthstone announcements, a whole bunch of older games, and we ask you if you've ever broken your video game hardware.

THE BRIEF:

Hearthstone announcements: Deck Recipes.

Thief might become a movie.

Brazilian tribe develops a game to preserve their culture.

Obduction gets a release date.

No Man's Sky gets a release date, more details revealed.

Lionhead is closing down.

MULTIPLAYER:

Have you ever broken your video game hardware?

THE GRIND:

Ben: Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. Rocket League.

Jala: 80 Days. Lone Wolf. Hakuoki: Warriors of the Shinsengumi.

Dennis: Minecraft.

Kole: Nothing.

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about the new Hearthstone announcements, a whole bunch of older games, and we ask you if you've ever broken your video game hardware.

THE BRIEF:

Hearthstone announcements: Deck Recipes.

Thief might become a movie.

Brazilian tribe develops a game to preserve their culture.

Obduction gets a release date.

No Man's Sky gets a release date, more details revealed.

Lionhead is closing down.

MULTIPLAYER:

Have you ever broken your video game hardware?

THE GRIND:

Ben: Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. Rocket League.

Jala: 80 Days. Lone Wolf. Hakuoki: Warriors of the Shinsengumi.

Dennis: Minecraft.

Kole: Nothing.

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Episode 140: Kole Shoulderhttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/140
5005b4cb84ae929b37203d61:50a58ab1e4b0352132c3bc06:56d9cc5627d4bdab535b0c53Fri, 04 Mar 2016 13:00:00 -0500Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about SUPERHOT, Infiniscene, and we ask you if you've ever taken a break from gaming.
1:51:17yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about SUPERHOT, Infiniscene, and we ask you if you've ever taken a break from gaming.
The Brief:
Infiniscene is cloud-based streaming.
Uncharted 4 is getting a network stress test beta.
Pokemon Sun and Gold announced.
Pokemon Red, Blue, and Yellow remakes announced.
Multiplayer:
Have you ever fallen out of the habit of playing games?
The Grind:
Jala: Sniper Elite 3. Dream Revenant.
Dennis: The Magic Circle. Helldivers.
Ben: Pony Island. Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. Rocket League. The Witness.
Kole: Super Hot.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about SUPERHOT, Infiniscene, and we ask you if you've ever taken a break from gaming.

The Grind:

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Episode 138: Timestormhttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/138
5005b4cb84ae929b37203d61:50a58ab1e4b0352132c3bc06:56be016ecf80a18494f94d43Fri, 12 Feb 2016 11:00:00 -0500Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Amazon's new game engine, Darkest Dungeon, and we ask you what speed runs you like to watch.
1:49:47yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Amazon's new game engine, Darkest Dungeon, and we ask you what speed runs you like to watch.
THE BRIEF:
Rocket League is coming to Xbox One in February.
Amazon releases Lumberyard, their own game engine.
Breath of Fire III is available on PSN now.
Red Dead Redemption was briefly backward compatible on Xbox One.
MULTIPLAYER
What games do you enjoy speed running, or enjoy watching people speed running?
THE GRIND:
David: Darkest Dungeon.
Dennis: The Magic Circle. League of Legends.
Ben: Until Dawn. The Witness.
Kole: The Witness. Firewatch.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Amazon's new game engine, Darkest Dungeon, and we ask you what speed runs you like to watch.

THE BRIEF:

Rocket League is coming to Xbox One in February.

Amazon releases Lumberyard, their own game engine.

Breath of Fire III is available on PSN now.

Red Dead Redemption was briefly backward compatible on Xbox One.

MULTIPLAYER

What games do you enjoy speed running, or enjoy watching people speed running?

THE GRIND:

David: Darkest Dungeon.

Dennis: The Magic Circle. League of Legends.

Ben: Until Dawn. The Witness.

Kole: The Witness. Firewatch.

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Amazon's new game engine, Darkest Dungeon, and we ask you what speed runs you like to watch.

THE BRIEF:

Rocket League is coming to Xbox One in February.

Amazon releases Lumberyard, their own game engine.

Breath of Fire III is available on PSN now.

Red Dead Redemption was briefly backward compatible on Xbox One.

MULTIPLAYER

What games do you enjoy speed running, or enjoy watching people speed running?

THE GRIND:

David: Darkest Dungeon.

Dennis: The Magic Circle. League of Legends.

Ben: Until Dawn. The Witness.

Kole: The Witness. Firewatch.

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Episode 137: Chrono Trigger Warninghttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/137
5005b4cb84ae929b37203d61:50a58ab1e4b0352132c3bc06:56b4f8401d07c06384b4cc21Fri, 05 Feb 2016 14:00:00 -0500Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, and Jala talk about PAX South 2016, The Witness, and we ask you which games you regret trading in.
1:36:50yesKole, Ben, and Jala talk about PAX South 2016, The Witness, and we ask you which games you regret trading in.
THE BRIEF:
PAXCHAT: PAX South 2016.
MULTIPLAYER:
What games or systems do you regret trading in?
THE GRIND:
Jala: Sniper Elite 3. Soul Gambler. Journal. Shelter.
Kole: The Witness.
Ben: The Witness. Until Dawn.
Kole, Ben, and Jala talk about PAX South 2016, The Witness, and we ask you which games you regret trading in.

THE BRIEF:

PAXCHAT: PAX South 2016.

MULTIPLAYER:

What games or systems do you regret trading in?

THE GRIND:

Jala: Sniper Elite 3. Soul Gambler. Journal. Shelter.

Kole: The Witness.

Ben: The Witness. Until Dawn.

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Kole, Ben, and Jala talk about PAX South 2016, The Witness, and we ask you which games you regret trading in.

THE BRIEF:

PAXCHAT: PAX South 2016.

MULTIPLAYER:

What games or systems do you regret trading in?

THE GRIND:

Jala: Sniper Elite 3. Soul Gambler. Journal. Shelter.

Kole: The Witness.

Ben: The Witness. Until Dawn.

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Episode 136: Bring Me the Pump Action, Jeeveshttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/136
5005b4cb84ae929b37203d61:50a58ab1e4b0352132c3bc06:56abb8d0b20943528dfffe84Fri, 29 Jan 2016 14:00:00 -0500Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, David, and Dennis talk about the possibility of Her Story 2, The Magic Circle, and we interview Eduardo Ramirez, the lead developer of Fenix Furia.
1:26:06yesKole, Ben, David, and Dennis talk about the possibility of Her Story 2, The Magic Circle, and we interview Eduardo Ramirez, the lead developer of Fenix Furia.
THE BRIEF:
Sony is holding "Everyday Heroes" contest in Life is Strange.
Michael Jackson was involved with Sonic 3.
Donald Rumsfeld published Churchill Solitaire.
Sam Barlow teases Her Story 2.
BONUS ROUND:
Interview with Eduardo Ramirez, developer behind "Fenix Furia".
Fenix Furia Website (http://www.fenixrage.com/)
Eduardo's Twitter: @Craythur (https://twitter.com/craythur)
THE GRIND:
Dennis: Gang Beasts. Danganronpa 2.
David: Saints Row IV.
Ben: Until Dawn. The Witness.
Kole: The Witness. The Magic Circle. Pony Island.
Kole, Ben, David, and Dennis talk about the possibility of Her Story 2, The Magic Circle, and we interview Eduardo Ramirez, the lead developer of Fenix Furia.

BONUS ROUND:

THE GRIND:

Dennis: Gang Beasts. Danganronpa 2.

David: Saints Row IV.

Ben: Until Dawn. The Witness.

Kole: The Witness. The Magic Circle. Pony Island.

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Episode 135: Ice Fractalshttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/135
5005b4cb84ae929b37203d61:50a58ab1e4b0352132c3bc06:56a2ab41a128e6e773cf6daaFri, 22 Jan 2016 17:00:00 -0500Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about pre-release details for The Witness, Until Dawn, and we do a Free Play Multiplayer.
1:55:04yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about pre-release details for The Witness, Until Dawn, and we do a Free Play Multiplayer.
THE BRIEF
The Witness is rated for Xbox One, but not coming to it.
The Witness priced at $40.
Iron Maiden game coming this summer?
Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc is coming to PC.
Leviathan is now complete on Steam.
Endica VII: The Dream King has an NPC based on Jala's fan art.
MULTIPLAYER:
Freeplay.
THE GRIND
Jala: Robot Roller-Derby Disco Dodgeball. Rocket League. Mischief to Couple. Injustice: Gods Among Us.
Dennis: Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair. The Forbidden Island. Star Wars Galaxy of Heroes.
Ben: Rocket League. Broken Age. Civilization V. Until Dawn.
Kole: The Magic Circle.
LINKS OF NOTE:
Jala artwork comparison (http://www.neonskiesstudio.com/news/my-artwork-cameos-in-endica-vii-the-dream-king)
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about pre-release details for The Witness, Until Dawn, and we do a Free Play Multiplayer.

MULTIPLAYER

THE BRIEF:

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Wolfenstein: New Order, Amazon Video Games, and we ask you about your favorite dream sequences in games.

THE GRIND

Psychonauts is coming to PS4, and PlayStation VR.

Payday 2 gets Goat Simulator DLC.

Amazon Video Games.

EA Origin Access comes to PC.

MULTIPLAYER

What's your favorite dream sequence in games?

THE BRIEF:

David: Bloodborne. Wolfenstein: The New Order.

Ben: Gone Home. The Stanley Parable. FEZ. Broken Age.

Dennis: Hearthstone.

Kole: Undertale.

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Episode 133: Shenmue Three's Companyhttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/133
5005b4cb84ae929b37203d61:50a58ab1e4b0352132c3bc06:56904bab0e4c1197d23a732eFri, 08 Jan 2016 18:00:00 -0500Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Activision buying MLG, Undertale, and we ask you about your gaming New Year resolutions.
1:35:41yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Activision buying MLG, Undertale, and we ask you about your gaming New Year resolutions.
THE BRIEF:
The Force Awakens pinball.
Activision buys MLG.
Rise of the Tomb Raider coming out on PC.
Final Fantasy IX is coming to PC and mobile.
Shenmue 3 PayPal donors won't get rewards.
MULTIPLAYER
What's your 2016 new year's gaming resolution?
THE GRIND:
Ben: Life is Strange.
Dennis: Freedom Wars.
Kole: Undertale.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Activision buying MLG, Undertale, and we ask you about your gaming New Year resolutions.

THE BRIEF:

The Force Awakens pinball.

Activision buys MLG.

Rise of the Tomb Raider coming out on PC.

Final Fantasy IX is coming to PC and mobile.

Shenmue 3 PayPal donors won't get rewards.

MULTIPLAYER

What's your 2016 new year's gaming resolution?

THE GRIND:

Ben: Life is Strange.

Dennis: Freedom Wars.

Kole: Undertale.

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Activision buying MLG, Undertale, and we ask you about your gaming New Year resolutions.

THE BRIEF:

The Force Awakens pinball.

Activision buys MLG.

Rise of the Tomb Raider coming out on PC.

Final Fantasy IX is coming to PC and mobile.

Shenmue 3 PayPal donors won't get rewards.

MULTIPLAYER

What's your 2016 new year's gaming resolution?

THE GRIND:

Ben: Life is Strange.

Dennis: Freedom Wars.

Kole: Undertale.

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Episode 132: Saving it for the Memoirshttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/132
5005b4cb84ae929b37203d61:50a58ab1e4b0352132c3bc06:56871205d8af102bf3d839cfFri, 01 Jan 2016 18:00:00 -0500Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, and Dennis talk about XCOM: The Long War, Life is Strange, and we reveal the Title of the Year for 2015.
1:16:10yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about the Game Award weirdness, Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes, and we ask you about your favorite twists in games.
PS4 Multiplayer is free this weekend.
Game Award weirdness.
Hatoful Boyfriend: Holiday Star coming soon.
Street Fighter V gets "Hot" edition.
Final Fantasy VII remake is now episodic.
THE GRIND
Jala: Anna: Extended Edition. Hakuoki. Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes.
Dennis: Far Cry 2.
Ben: Fallout 4.
Kole: Nothing.
THE MULTIPLAYER:
What's your favorite twist in games?
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about the Game Award weirdness, Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes, and we ask you about your favorite twists in games.

THE GRIND

THE MULTIPLAYER:

What's your favorite twist in games?

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Episode 129: 2 Ash 2 Furioushttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/129
5005b4cb84ae929b37203d61:50a58ab1e4b0352132c3bc06:56623e5be4b041edc7508976Fri, 04 Dec 2015 20:00:00 -0500Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David interview Kyle Ballantine, the developer of "To Ash". Then we do our usual Grind thing.
1:32:37yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Fallout 4, the Game Award nominees, and we ask you about your favorite open world finds.
The Brief:
Heroes of the Storm gets a weird new character.
Game Award nominees announced.
Rise of the Tomb Raider has a Twitch Mode.
Dragon Quest VII and VIII coming
Multiplayer:
What's your favorite open world find?
The Grind:
Ben: Fallout 4. The Talos Principle.
David: Fallout 4. Leviathan.
Dennis: Kickbeat. Broken Age. Hearthstone.
Kole: Nothing.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Fallout 4, the Game Award nominees, and we ask you about your favorite open world finds.

The Brief:

Heroes of the Storm gets a weird new character.

Game Award nominees announced.

Rise of the Tomb Raider has a Twitch Mode.

Dragon Quest VII and VIII coming

Multiplayer:

What's your favorite open world find?

The Grind:

Ben: Fallout 4. The Talos Principle.

David: Fallout 4. Leviathan.

Dennis: Kickbeat. Broken Age. Hearthstone.

Kole: Nothing.

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Fallout 4, the Game Award nominees, and we ask you about your favorite open world finds.

The Brief:

Heroes of the Storm gets a weird new character.

Game Award nominees announced.

Rise of the Tomb Raider has a Twitch Mode.

Dragon Quest VII and VIII coming

Multiplayer:

What's your favorite open world find?

The Grind:

Ben: Fallout 4. The Talos Principle.

David: Fallout 4. Leviathan.

Dennis: Kickbeat. Broken Age. Hearthstone.

Kole: Nothing.

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Episode 128: Mean Facebookhttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/128
5005b4cb84ae929b37203d61:50a58ab1e4b0352132c3bc06:564fb306e4b00ead84f822bbFri, 20 Nov 2015 18:00:00 -0500Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Fallout 4, the Game Award nominees, and we ask you about your favorite open world finds.
1:45:13yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Fallout 4, the Game Award nominees, and we ask you about your favorite open world finds.
The Brief:
Heroes of the Storm gets a weird new character.
Game Award nominees announced.
Rise of the Tomb Raider has a Twitch Mode.
Dragon Quest VII and VIII coming
Multiplayer:
What's your favorite open world find?
The Grind:
Ben: Fallout 4. The Talos Principle.
David: Fallout 4. Leviathan.
Dennis: Kickbeat. Broken Age. Hearthstone.
Kole: Nothing.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Fallout 4, the Game Award nominees, and we ask you about your favorite open world finds.

The Brief:

Heroes of the Storm gets a weird new character.

Game Award nominees announced.

Rise of the Tomb Raider has a Twitch Mode.

Dragon Quest VII and VIII coming

Multiplayer:

What's your favorite open world find?

The Grind:

Ben: Fallout 4. The Talos Principle.

David: Fallout 4. Leviathan.

Dennis: Kickbeat. Broken Age. Hearthstone.

Kole: Nothing.

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Fallout 4, the Game Award nominees, and we ask you about your favorite open world finds.

The Brief:

Heroes of the Storm gets a weird new character.

Game Award nominees announced.

Rise of the Tomb Raider has a Twitch Mode.

Dragon Quest VII and VIII coming

Multiplayer:

What's your favorite open world find?

The Grind:

Ben: Fallout 4. The Talos Principle.

David: Fallout 4. Leviathan.

Dennis: Kickbeat. Broken Age. Hearthstone.

Kole: Nothing.

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Bonus Level 15: Leviathan: Last Day of the Decadehttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/bonus15
5005b4cb84ae929b37203d61:50a58ab1e4b0352132c3bc06:5646a15ae4b0a2863f2c04d4Fri, 13 Nov 2015 21:00:00 -0500Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvJala Prendes and John Fitch are joined by Mark R. Rhainer and Nikita Pigasov of Lostwood Games to discuss their game, "Leviathan: The Last Day of the Decade."
57:04yesJala Prendes and John Fitch are joined by Mark R. Rhainer and Nikita Pigasov of Lostwood Games to discuss their game, "Leviathan: The Last Day of the Decade."
LINKS OF NOTE:
Lostwood Games (thelostwood.com/)
Indiegogo Campaign (igg.me/at/ldod/x)
Leviathan Fanart Archive (vk.com/album-38534069_174259150)
John Fitch (www.shakkapanda.com/)
Jala Prendes and John Fitch are joined by Mark R. Rhainer and Nikita Pigasov of Lostwood Games to discuss their game, "Leviathan: The Last Day of the Decade."

LINKS OF NOTE:

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Episode 127: Never Trust a Nephewhttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/127
5005b4cb84ae929b37203d61:50a58ab1e4b0352132c3bc06:563dfc00e4b0b3d7b667b3c5Sat, 07 Nov 2015 08:00:00 -0500Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Dennis, and David talk about Activision's King acquisition, La Mulana EX, and we ask you about the origin of your screen name.
1:45:36yesKole, Dennis, and David talk about Activision's King acquisition, La Mulana EX, and we ask you about the origin of your screen name.
The Brief:
Atlas Reactor is a game that's coming out.
Black Ops 3 will get PC mod and map tool support 2016.
Activision buy King for 6 billion dollars.
Multiplayer:
Screen name origins.
The Grind:
Dennis: La Mulana EX.
Kole: Guitar Hero Live.
David: Destiny.
Kole, Dennis, and David talk about Activision's King acquisition, La Mulana EX, and we ask you about the origin of your screen name.

The Brief:

Atlas Reactor is a game that's coming out.

Black Ops 3 will get PC mod and map tool support 2016.

Activision buy King for 6 billion dollars.

Multiplayer:

Screen name origins.

The Grind:

Dennis: La Mulana EX.

Kole: Guitar Hero Live.

David: Destiny.

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Kole, Dennis, and David talk about Activision's King acquisition, La Mulana EX, and we ask you about the origin of your screen name.

The Brief:

Atlas Reactor is a game that's coming out.

Black Ops 3 will get PC mod and map tool support 2016.

Activision buy King for 6 billion dollars.

Multiplayer:

Screen name origins.

The Grind:

Dennis: La Mulana EX.

Kole: Guitar Hero Live.

David: Destiny.

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Episode 126: In Space No One Can Hear You Jamhttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/126
5005b4cb84ae929b37203d61:50a58ab1e4b0352132c3bc06:5633f0cee4b001d025478680Fri, 30 Oct 2015 18:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Sony announcements from Paris Games Week, Guitar Hero Live, and we ask you about your gaming waterloos.
1:52:52yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Sony announcements from Paris Games Week, Guitar Hero Live, and we ask you about your gaming waterloos.
The Brief:
Gravity Rush 2 announced.
Detroit announced.
DMCA overturned in cases of preserving online games.
"The Park" released on Steam.
Multiplayer:
What's your gaming white whale/waterloo?
The Grind:
David: Destiny.
Dennis: Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc.
Ben: The Talos Principle.
Kole: Guitar Hero Live. Ultra Despair Girls.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Sony announcements from Paris Games Week, Guitar Hero Live, and we ask you about your gaming waterloos.

The Brief:

Gravity Rush 2 announced.

Detroit announced.

DMCA overturned in cases of preserving online games.

"The Park" released on Steam.

Multiplayer:

What's your gaming white whale/waterloo?

The Grind:

David: Destiny.

Dennis: Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc.

Ben: The Talos Principle.

Kole: Guitar Hero Live. Ultra Despair Girls.

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Sony announcements from Paris Games Week, Guitar Hero Live, and we ask you about your gaming waterloos.

The Brief:

Gravity Rush 2 announced.

Detroit announced.

DMCA overturned in cases of preserving online games.

"The Park" released on Steam.

Multiplayer:

What's your gaming white whale/waterloo?

The Grind:

David: Destiny.

Dennis: Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc.

Ben: The Talos Principle.

Kole: Guitar Hero Live. Ultra Despair Girls.

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Episode 125: What's a Tuzzle?https://www.thelevelpodcast.com/125
5005b4cb84ae929b37203d61:50a58ab1e4b0352132c3bc06:562aad21e4b08282d267367cFri, 23 Oct 2015 17:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about the Portland Retro Gaming Expo, the Cainsville Files, and we ask you about your favorite and least-favorite puzzles in non-puzzle games.
1:39:59yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about the Portland Retro Gaming Expo, the Cainsville Files, and we ask you about your favorite and least-favorite puzzles in non-puzzle games.
The Brief:
Kole's PRGE Story.
Is a new Valkyria Chronicles game on the way?
News sources are using game footage as if it were real footage.
"Adrift" gets a trailer.
Multiplayer:
What's the best/worst puzzle in a non-puzzle game?
The Grind:
Jala: King of Dragon Pass. Dark Souls. Cainsville Files.
Dennis: Twisted Metal (2013).
Ben: Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain.
Kole: The Steam Controller.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about the Portland Retro Gaming Expo, the Cainsville Files, and we ask you about your favorite and least-favorite puzzles in non-puzzle games.

The Brief:

Kole's PRGE Story.

Is a new Valkyria Chronicles game on the way?

News sources are using game footage as if it were real footage.

"Adrift" gets a trailer.

Multiplayer:

What's the best/worst puzzle in a non-puzzle game?

The Grind:

Jala: King of Dragon Pass. Dark Souls. Cainsville Files.

Dennis: Twisted Metal (2013).

Ben: Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain.

Kole: The Steam Controller.

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about the Portland Retro Gaming Expo, the Cainsville Files, and we ask you about your favorite and least-favorite puzzles in non-puzzle games.

The Brief:

Kole's PRGE Story.

Is a new Valkyria Chronicles game on the way?

News sources are using game footage as if it were real footage.

"Adrift" gets a trailer.

Multiplayer:

What's the best/worst puzzle in a non-puzzle game?

The Grind:

Jala: King of Dragon Pass. Dark Souls. Cainsville Files.

Dennis: Twisted Metal (2013).

Ben: Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain.

Kole: The Steam Controller.

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Episode 124: Goat Balloon Filterhttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/124
5005b4cb84ae929b37203d61:50a58ab1e4b0352132c3bc06:56213309e4b09414d26cf352Sat, 17 Oct 2015 04:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, and Dennis talk about the future of Square Enix localizations, SOMA, and we ask you what games you play when you're traveling.
1:45:23yesKole, Ben, and Dennis talk about the future of Square Enix localizations, SOMA, and we ask you what games you play when you're traveling.
The Brief:
Spelunky score record set.
Firewatch gets a launch date, February 9.
Square Enix might crowd fund translations.
Multiplayer:
What games do you tend to play when you travel?
The Grind:
Dennis: DanganRonpa: Trigger Happy Havoc. CastleStorm. Hearthstone.
Ben: Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain.
Kole: Tearaway.
Kole, Ben, and Dennis talk about the future of Square Enix localizations, SOMA, and we ask you what games you play when you're traveling.

The Brief:

Spelunky score record set.

Firewatch gets a launch date, February 9.

Square Enix might crowd fund translations.

Multiplayer:

What games do you tend to play when you travel?

The Grind:

Dennis: DanganRonpa: Trigger Happy Havoc. CastleStorm. Hearthstone.

Ben: Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain.

Kole: Tearaway.

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Kole, Ben, and Dennis talk about the future of Square Enix localizations, SOMA, and we ask you what games you play when you're traveling.

The Brief:

Spelunky score record set.

Firewatch gets a launch date, February 9.

Square Enix might crowd fund translations.

Multiplayer:

What games do you tend to play when you travel?

The Grind:

Dennis: DanganRonpa: Trigger Happy Havoc. CastleStorm. Hearthstone.

Ben: Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain.

Kole: Tearaway.

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Episode 123: Kill All Animals and Take Their Everythinghttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/123
5005b4cb84ae929b37203d61:50a58ab1e4b0352132c3bc06:561843d4e4b0d66626b6e5afFri, 09 Oct 2015 18:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, David, and Jala talk about The Beginner's Guide, the Humble Monthly plan, and we ask you what you listen to when you play games.
1:53:50yesKole, Ben, David, and Jala talk about The Beginner's Guide, the Humble Monthly plan, and we ask you what you listen to when you play games.
The Brief:
Humble Monthly. A good deal?
Far Cry Primal revealed.
Upsilon Circuit.
Arizona Sunshine.
Multiplayer:
What do you listen to when you play games?
The Grind:
Jala: The Fist of Jesus. Leviathan: Last Day of the Decade. Valdis Story.
Kole: The Beginner's Guide. Tearwaway.
David: Destiny: The Taken King.
Kole, Ben, David, and Jala talk about The Beginner's Guide, the Humble Monthly plan, and we ask you what you listen to when you play games.

The Brief:

Humble Monthly. A good deal?

Far Cry Primal revealed.

Upsilon Circuit.

Arizona Sunshine.

Multiplayer:

What do you listen to when you play games?

The Grind:

Jala: The Fist of Jesus. Leviathan: Last Day of the Decade. Valdis Story.

Kole: The Beginner's Guide. Tearwaway.

David: Destiny: The Taken King.

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Kole, Ben, David, and Jala talk about The Beginner's Guide, the Humble Monthly plan, and we ask you what you listen to when you play games.

The Brief:

Humble Monthly. A good deal?

Far Cry Primal revealed.

Upsilon Circuit.

Arizona Sunshine.

Multiplayer:

What do you listen to when you play games?

The Grind:

Jala: The Fist of Jesus. Leviathan: Last Day of the Decade. Valdis Story.

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Episode 119: An Act of Lovehttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/119
5005b4cb84ae929b37203d61:50a58ab1e4b0352132c3bc06:55ea1314e4b019cad2032155Fri, 04 Sep 2015 18:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Dennis, David, and Jala talk about Nintendo mending fences with Amazon, Pac Man 256, and we ask you which series have kept it fresh.
1:45:48yesKole, Dennis, David, and Jala talk about Nintendo mending fences with Amazon, Pac Man 256, and we ask you which series have kept it fresh.
The Brief:
Buried Atari games sell for tons of money.
Ace Attorney 6 confirmed for the west.
Nintendo and Amazon's troubled relationship.
GTA for N64?
The Multiplayer:
What series has stayed the freshest?
The Grind:
David: Dying Light. Guild Wars 2.
Dennis: Guild Wars 2. Heroes of the Storm.
Jala: Guild Wars 2. Back to Bed.
Kole: Pac Man 265.
Kole, Dennis, David, and Jala talk about Nintendo mending fences with Amazon, Pac Man 256, and we ask you which series have kept it fresh.

The Brief:

Buried Atari games sell for tons of money.

Ace Attorney 6 confirmed for the west.

Nintendo and Amazon's troubled relationship.

GTA for N64?

The Multiplayer:

What series has stayed the freshest?

The Grind:

David: Dying Light. Guild Wars 2.

Dennis: Guild Wars 2. Heroes of the Storm.

Jala: Guild Wars 2. Back to Bed.

Kole: Pac Man 265.

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Kole, Dennis, David, and Jala talk about Nintendo mending fences with Amazon, Pac Man 256, and we ask you which series have kept it fresh.

THE GRIND:

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about I Am Bread, YouTube Gaming, and we ask you about your favorite unjustly maligned games.

THE BRIEF:

YouTube Gaming launches August 26.

Twelve Minutes.

Metal Gear Solid V release trailer.

Final Fantasy VII comes out for iOS.

MULTIPLAYER:

What's your favorite unjustly maligned game?

THE GRIND:

Jala: I Am Bread. Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes. Dark Souls.

Kole: Triple Triad.

Ben: Towerfall: Ascension.

Dennis: BroForce. Hearthstone. Heroes of the Storm.

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Episode 117: Old Man Orgasmshttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/117
b673446a-ddcd-4222-91d0-c71387aa94f8Fri, 21 Aug 2015 12:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Fig, Heroes of the Storm, and we ask you which games give you the Tetris Effect.
1:59:28yes<p>Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Fig, Heroes of the Storm, and we ask you which games give you the Tetris Effect.</p>
<a name="THE.BRIEF:"></a>
<h4>THE BRIEF:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Twitch plays Dark Souls.</li>
<li>Trump is not Batman.</li>
<li>Batmobile DLC.</li>
<li>Hearthstone Two Player Co-Op?</li>
<li>Fig is Kickstarter with equity.</li>
</ul>
<a name="MULTIPLAYER:"></a>
<h4>MULTIPLAYER:</h4>
<ul>
<li>What game gives you the Tetris Effect?</li>
</ul>
<a name="THE.GRIND:"></a>
<h4>THE GRIND:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Ben: Fallout: New Vegas. Rocket League. Betrayal at House on the Hill. Twilight Struggle. Love Letter.</li>
<li>Kole: Twilight Struggle. Everybody's Gone to the Rapture.</li>
<li>Dennis: Broforce. Heroes of the Storm.</li>
<li>David: Dying Light. Flash Point.</li>
</ul>
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Fig, Heroes of the Storm, and we ask you which games give you the Tetris Effect.

THE BRIEF:

Twitch plays Dark Souls.

Trump is not Batman.

Batmobile DLC.

Hearthstone Two Player Co-Op?

Fig is Kickstarter with equity.

MULTIPLAYER:

What game gives you the Tetris Effect?

THE GRIND:

Ben: Fallout: New Vegas. Rocket League. Betrayal at House on the Hill. Twilight Struggle. Love Letter.

Kole: Twilight Struggle. Everybody's Gone to the Rapture.

Dennis: Broforce. Heroes of the Storm.

David: Dying Light. Flash Point.

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Fig, Heroes of the Storm, and we ask you which games give you the Tetris Effect.

THE BRIEF:

Twitch plays Dark Souls.

Trump is not Batman.

Batmobile DLC.

Hearthstone Two Player Co-Op?

Fig is Kickstarter with equity.

MULTIPLAYER:

What game gives you the Tetris Effect?

THE GRIND:

Ben: Fallout: New Vegas. Rocket League. Betrayal at House on the Hill. Twilight Struggle. Love Letter.

Kole: Twilight Struggle. Everybody's Gone to the Rapture.

Dennis: Broforce. Heroes of the Storm.

David: Dying Light. Flash Point.

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Episode 116: Big Q-Tip Jousthttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/116
5005b4cb84ae929b37203d61:50a58ab1e4b0352132c3bc06:55ce9a90e4b0e9aecb831ed2Fri, 14 Aug 2015 21:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Dennis, and David talk about the Steamboy, N++, and we ask you if you've tried any food inspired by games.
1:51:54yesKole, Dennis, and David talk about the Steamboy, N++, and we ask you if you've tried any food inspired by games.
The Brief:
Man beats Ornstein and Smough with his voice.
The Steamboy is coming, and looks like butt.
Destiny replaces Dinklage.
Multiplayer:
GAME FOOD?
The Grind:
Dennis: Monaco: What's Yours is Mine. Hearthstone.
David: Leviathan: Last Day of the Decade. Dying Light.
Kole: Virtue's Last Reward. N++.
LINKS OF NOTE:
Voice Souls (http://www.polygon.com/2015/8/10/9127027/dark-souls-voice-control)
Portable Steam Machine (http://www.polygon.com/2015/8/10/9128997/steam-machine-portably-smach-zero-steamboy)
Destiny replaces Dinklage (http://www.polygon.com/2015/8/4/9095421/destiny-the-taken-king-level-cap-peter-dinklage-legendary-weapons)
Kole, Dennis, and David talk about the Steamboy, N++, and we ask you if you've tried any food inspired by games.

THE BRIEF:

MULTIPLAYER:

THE GRIND:

Jala: Dungeon Defenders 2. Early Frost Warning. The Hole Story. Bionic Heart. Leviathan: The Last Day of the Decade.

Ben: The Swapper. Borderlands 2. Fuzion Frenzy.

Dennis: Borderlands 2. Thief. Geometry Wars 3. Risk of Rain.

Kole: Grand Theft Auto V. N++. Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes. NIER.

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about the Razer/OUYA debacle, Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes, and we ask you if you've played around with level editors.

THE BRIEF:

That Dragon Cancer is in the news.

Australian olds love games.

Competitive gamers to be drug tested.

The Free the Games Fund debacle.

MULTIPLAYER:

Have you ever messed around with level editors?

THE GRIND:

Jala: Dungeon Defenders 2. Early Frost Warning. The Hole Story. Bionic Heart. Leviathan: The Last Day of the Decade.

Ben: The Swapper. Borderlands 2. Fuzion Frenzy.

Dennis: Borderlands 2. Thief. Geometry Wars 3. Risk of Rain.

Kole: Grand Theft Auto V. N++. Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes. NIER.

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Episode 113: Five Nights at Freddy Got Fingeredhttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/113
5005b4cb84ae929b37203d61:50a58ab1e4b0352132c3bc06:55b2be35e4b09be3e609314eFri, 24 Jul 2015 18:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Minecraft movie, Monaco, and we ask you what characters you'd like to see in Smash Brothers.
1:40:59yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Minecraft movie, Monaco, and we ask you what characters you'd like to see in Smash Brothers.
The Brief:
Star Wars: KOTOR 2 gets update.
Shenmue 3 Kickstarter closes.
Mac is directing a Minecraft movie.
Multiplayer:
What character would you like to see added to Smash Bros.
The Grind:
Ben: The Swapper.
Kole: Dragon Age: Inquisition. Grand Theft Auto V.
David: Monaco: What's Yours is Mine.
Dennis: Monaco: What's Yours is Mine. The Banner Saga.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Minecraft movie, Monaco, and we ask you what characters you'd like to see in Smash Brothers.

The Brief:

Star Wars: KOTOR 2 gets update.

Shenmue 3 Kickstarter closes.

Mac is directing a Minecraft movie.

Multiplayer:

What character would you like to see added to Smash Bros.

The Grind:

Ben: The Swapper.

Kole: Dragon Age: Inquisition. Grand Theft Auto V.

David: Monaco: What's Yours is Mine.

Dennis: Monaco: What's Yours is Mine. The Banner Saga.

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Minecraft movie, Monaco, and we ask you what characters you'd like to see in Smash Brothers.

The Brief:

Star Wars: KOTOR 2 gets update.

Shenmue 3 Kickstarter closes.

Mac is directing a Minecraft movie.

Multiplayer:

What character would you like to see added to Smash Bros.

The Grind:

Ben: The Swapper.

Kole: Dragon Age: Inquisition. Grand Theft Auto V.

David: Monaco: What's Yours is Mine.

Dennis: Monaco: What's Yours is Mine. The Banner Saga.

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Episode 112: Chell Shadinghttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/112
5005b4cb84ae929b37203d61:50a58ab1e4b0352132c3bc06:55a986e5e4b01127a1267c19Fri, 17 Jul 2015 18:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Yager being kicked off of Dead Island 2, Running With Rifles, and we ask you about your favorite video game music.1:42:08yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Yager being kicked off of Dead Island 2, Running With Rifles, and we ask you about your favorite video game music.
THE BRIEF:
Yager kicked off of Dead Island 2.
Metal Gear Solid going away, according to voice actor?
Platinum Berserk game?
Everybody's Gone to the Rapture gets a release date.
MULTIPLAYER:
What's your favorite video game soundtrack?
THE GRIND:
Dennis: Her Story. Borderlands 2.
Ben: Borderlands 2.
David: Running With Rifles.
Kole: Dragon Age: Inquisition.
LINKS OF NOTE:
Allison's fantastic Lego Myst Island (https://ideas.lego.com/projects/108571)
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Yager being kicked off of Dead Island 2, Running With Rifles, and we ask you about your favorite video game music.

THE GRIND:

LINKS OF NOTE:

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Episode 111: Walkin' the Space Donuthttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/111
5005b4cb84ae929b37203d61:50a58ab1e4b0352132c3bc06:55a03f9be4b010cd7713e86dFri, 10 Jul 2015 17:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Zero Escape 3 announcement, Her Story, and we ask you what you think is in store for the future of games.
2:08:40yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Zero Escape 3 announcement, Her Story, and we ask you what you think is in store for the future of games.
The Brief:
The Walking Dead Live.
Zero Escape 3 announced.
Fallout Shelter for Android gets a release date.
Witcher 3 usability updates.
Sega CEO says we done fucked up.
Multiplayer:
What would you like to see happen in games over the next 5 years?
The Grind:
Dennis: CounterSpy. Hohokum. 80 Days.
David: Darkest Dungeon.
Ben: Batman: Arkham Knight. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
Kole: Batman: Arkham Knight. Her Story.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Zero Escape 3 announcement, Her Story, and we ask you what you think is in store for the future of games.

The Brief:

The Walking Dead Live.

Zero Escape 3 announced.

Fallout Shelter for Android gets a release date.

Witcher 3 usability updates.

Sega CEO says we done fucked up.

Multiplayer:

What would you like to see happen in games over the next 5 years?

The Grind:

Dennis: CounterSpy. Hohokum. 80 Days.

David: Darkest Dungeon.

Ben: Batman: Arkham Knight. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.

Kole: Batman: Arkham Knight. Her Story.

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Zero Escape 3 announcement, Her Story, and we ask you what you think is in store for the future of games.

Multiplayer:

The Grind:

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Humble Nintendo Bundle, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, and we ask you about your depression game.

The Brief:

Resident Evil 0 is getting a remaster.

Humble Nindie Bundle.

2K reveals trailer for Advent.

Nintendo hires Bowser.

Multiplayer:

What's your depression game?

The Grind:

Dennis: Race the Sun.

Ben: Far Cry 4. The Witcher: Wild Hunt.

David: Shadow of Mordor

Kole: Dangan Ronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc.

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Episode 105: GALAGhttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/105
5005b4cb84ae929b37203d61:50a58ab1e4b0352132c3bc06:555fb897e4b04670f08c4c94Fri, 22 May 2015 19:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about D4's PC release announcement, Dark Echo, and we ask you which games you kept playing, even though they stopped being fun.
2:04:36yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about D4's PC release announcement, Dark Echo, and we ask you which games you kept playing, even though they stopped being fun.
The Brief:
Civilization Beyond Earth: Rising Tide is coming this fall.
D4 is coming to PC.
STALKER developer coming out with Cossacks 3.
Konami Gambling.
Multiplayer:
What game did you continue playing, even though you stopped enjoying it?
The Grind:
David: Shadow of Mordor. Towerfall: Ascension.
Kole : Dark Echo.
Ben: Far Cry 4.
Dennis: New Super Mario Bros. Wii. Killzone: Mercenary.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about D4's PC release announcement, Dark Echo, and we ask you which games you kept playing, even though they stopped being fun.

The Brief:

Civilization Beyond Earth: Rising Tide is coming this fall.

D4 is coming to PC.

STALKER developer coming out with Cossacks 3.

Konami Gambling.

Multiplayer:

What game did you continue playing, even though you stopped enjoying it?

The Grind:

David: Shadow of Mordor. Towerfall: Ascension.

Kole : Dark Echo.

Ben: Far Cry 4.

Dennis: New Super Mario Bros. Wii. Killzone: Mercenary.

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about D4's PC release announcement, Dark Echo, and we ask you which games you kept playing, even though they stopped being fun.

The Brief:

Civilization Beyond Earth: Rising Tide is coming this fall.

D4 is coming to PC.

STALKER developer coming out with Cossacks 3.

Konami Gambling.

Multiplayer:

What game did you continue playing, even though you stopped enjoying it?

The Grind:

David: Shadow of Mordor. Towerfall: Ascension.

Kole : Dark Echo.

Ben: Far Cry 4.

Dennis: New Super Mario Bros. Wii. Killzone: Mercenary.

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Episode 104: Red Dead Businessmanhttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/104
5005b4cb84ae929b37203d61:50a58ab1e4b0352132c3bc06:555674d5e4b0bef6c247e4d3Fri, 15 May 2015 18:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Bloodstained Kickstarter, Killzone: Mercenary, and we do a Free Play multiplayer.
1:42:02yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Bloodstained Kickstarter, Killzone: Mercenary, and we do a Free Play multiplayer.
The Brief:
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Kickstarter.
Max Max: Fury Road.
Lego Dimensions adds some cool stuff, like Portal.
Arkham Knight voice cast.
Multiplayer:
Free Play.
The Grind:
Dennis: Killzone: Mercenary.
Ben: FarCry 4.
David: Guild Wars 2.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Bloodstained Kickstarter, Killzone: Mercenary, and we do a Free Play multiplayer.

The Brief:

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Kickstarter.

Max Max: Fury Road.

Lego Dimensions adds some cool stuff, like Portal.

Arkham Knight voice cast.

Multiplayer:

Free Play.

The Grind:

Dennis: Killzone: Mercenary.

Ben: FarCry 4.

David: Guild Wars 2.

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Bloodstained Kickstarter, Killzone: Mercenary, and we do a Free Play multiplayer.

The Brief:

Multiplayer:

What's your favorite game interface?

The Grind:

David: Bloodborne. Guild Wars 2.

Ben: XCOM Board Game.

Kole: XCOM Board Game. Resident Evil Revelations 2.

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Episode 102: Jack the Dripperhttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/102
5005b4cb84ae929b37203d61:50a58ab1e4b0352132c3bc06:55440435e4b067ba8b3fe22dFri, 01 May 2015 19:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the cancellation of Silent Hills, the paid mods on Steam debacle, and we ask you about the funniest trolls.
1:53:48yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the cancellation of Silent Hills, the paid mods on Steam debacle, and we ask you about the funniest trolls.
The Brief:
VR Noses.
Silent Hills canceled.
Just Cause 3 gameplay trailer.
Skyrim mods shouted down.
Multiplayer:
What's the funniest in-game troll or griefer you've ever encountered?
The Grind:
Kole: None.
Ben: Alien: Isolation.
Dennis: Hearthstone.
David: Bloodborne. The Elder Scrolls Online.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the cancellation of Silent Hills, the paid mods on Steam debacle, and we ask you about the funniest trolls.

The Brief:

VR Noses.

Silent Hills canceled.

Just Cause 3 gameplay trailer.

Skyrim mods shouted down.

Multiplayer:

What's the funniest in-game troll or griefer you've ever encountered?

The Grind:

Kole: None.

Ben: Alien: Isolation.

Dennis: Hearthstone.

David: Bloodborne. The Elder Scrolls Online.

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the cancellation of Silent Hills, the paid mods on Steam debacle, and we ask you about the funniest trolls.

Multiplayer

The Brief:

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Guitar Hero Live, Spirits of Spring, and we ask you which game characters are cutest/creepiest.

The Brief:

Guitar Hero Live.

Hearthstone comes to iPhone and Android.

Grand Theft Auto biopic details emerge.

Telltale's Game of Thrones

Multiplayer

Creepiest video game character? Cutest video game character?

The Brief:

Ben: Alien: Isolation.

David: Bloodborne.

Dennis: Papo y Yo. Spirits of Spring.

Kole: Majora's Mask 3D.

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Episode 100: The Night is Infinitehttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/100
5005b4cb84ae929b37203d61:50a58ab1e4b0352132c3bc06:5528349be4b0744d1bed5de9Fri, 10 Apr 2015 16:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, David, and Jala celebrate the one hundredth episode of The Level by talking about games as medicine, Titan Souls, and we ask you which games have had the biggest effect on your life.
2:31:22yesKole, Ben, Dennis, David, and Jala celebrate the one hundredth episode of The Level by talking about games as medicine, Titan Souls, and we ask you which games have had the biggest effect on your life.
THE BRIEF:
Minecraft Pac Man.
Five Nights at Freddy's movie.
Akili is a game made to treat attention disorders.
Titanfall 2 announced, has a campaign mode, is multiplatform.
NBA 2K14 loses online support.
MULTIPLAYER:
What game has had the biggest effect on your life.
THE GRIND:
Dennis: Card Crawl. Papo y Yo.
David: Bloodborne.
Jala: Sorcery! 2. 80 Days. Dungeon Defenders 2.
Ben: Alien: Isolation.
Kole: Titan Souls. Super Mario 3D World.
The music used in the intro is an arrangement of "Popcorn" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUwX_ZxyFWU), originally composed by Hot Butter.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, David, and Jala celebrate the one hundredth episode of The Level by talking about games as medicine, Titan Souls, and we ask you which games have had the biggest effect on your life.

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, David, and Jala celebrate the one hundredth episode of The Level by talking about games as medicine, Titan Souls, and we ask you which games have had the biggest effect on your life.

The Grind:

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Episode 97: The Mad Scientists Must Be Crazyhttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/97
5005b4cb84ae929b37203d61:50a58ab1e4b0352132c3bc06:55034333e4b03d6953e46418Fri, 13 Mar 2015 16:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about Hotline Miami 2, the changes they made to the DmC Remastered edition, and we ask you which games need to be played all the way to the end.
2:00:37yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about Hotline Miami 2, the changes they made to the DmC Remastered edition, and we ask you which games need to be played all the way to the end.
The Brief:
Texas incentivizes game development.
This War of Mine charity DLC.
Uncomfortable line dropped from DmC Remastered.
Batman Arkham Knight is rated M for blood.
Multiplayer:
What games do people need to play all the way through to the end?
The Grind:
Jala: A Story About My Uncle.
Ben: 80 Days. Monument Valley.
Dennis: OlliOlli 2. Dungeon Defenders.
Kole: The New 3DS. Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about Hotline Miami 2, the changes they made to the DmC Remastered edition, and we ask you which games need to be played all the way to the end.

The Brief:

Texas incentivizes game development.

This War of Mine charity DLC.

Uncomfortable line dropped from DmC Remastered.

Batman Arkham Knight is rated M for blood.

Multiplayer:

What games do people need to play all the way through to the end?

The Grind:

Jala: A Story About My Uncle.

Ben: 80 Days. Monument Valley.

Dennis: OlliOlli 2. Dungeon Defenders.

Kole: The New 3DS. Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number.

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about Hotline Miami 2, the changes they made to the DmC Remastered edition, and we ask you which games need to be played all the way to the end.

The Brief:

Texas incentivizes game development.

This War of Mine charity DLC.

Uncomfortable line dropped from DmC Remastered.

Batman Arkham Knight is rated M for blood.

Multiplayer:

What games do people need to play all the way through to the end?

The Grind:

Jala: A Story About My Uncle.

Ben: 80 Days. Monument Valley.

Dennis: OlliOlli 2. Dungeon Defenders.

Kole: The New 3DS. Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number.

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Episode 96: Swoopcast Engagehttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/96
5005b4cb84ae929b37203d61:50a58ab1e4b0352132c3bc06:54f9f06fe4b02621403d3f20Fri, 06 Mar 2015 13:00:00 -0500Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Valve's GDC announcements, a whole bevy of older games, and we ask you which lost or ignored gaming gems you wish would come back.
1:50:32yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Valve's GDC announcements, a whole bevy of older games, and we ask you which lost or ignored gaming gems you wish would come back.
The Brief
Steam Link and Steam Controller dated, priced.
Vive Headset details emerge.
Source 2 engine announced.
Batman: Arkham Underground.
Multiplayer
What lost/ignored gaming gem do you wish would come back?
The Grind:
Dennis: SSX.
Kole: OlliOlli 2. Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright.
David: Destiny.
Ben: X-COM: Enemy Unknown.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Valve's GDC announcements, a whole bevy of older games, and we ask you which lost or ignored gaming gems you wish would come back.

The Brief

Steam Link and Steam Controller dated, priced.

Vive Headset details emerge.

Source 2 engine announced.

Batman: Arkham Underground.

Multiplayer

What lost/ignored gaming gem do you wish would come back?

The Grind:

Dennis: SSX.

Kole: OlliOlli 2. Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright.

David: Destiny.

Ben: X-COM: Enemy Unknown.

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Valve's GDC announcements, a whole bevy of older games, and we ask you which lost or ignored gaming gems you wish would come back.

The Brief

Steam Link and Steam Controller dated, priced.

Vive Headset details emerge.

Source 2 engine announced.

Batman: Arkham Underground.

Multiplayer

What lost/ignored gaming gem do you wish would come back?

The Grind:

Dennis: SSX.

Kole: OlliOlli 2. Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright.

David: Destiny.

Ben: X-COM: Enemy Unknown.

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Episode 95: The Silent Sirhttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/95
5005b4cb84ae929b37203d61:50a58ab1e4b0352132c3bc06:54f10ad7e4b0df03d1ed0ea7Fri, 27 Feb 2015 19:00:00 -0500Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Valve's GDC rumors, Kick and Fennick, and we ask you what's the deal with sports games?
1:55:54yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Valve's GDC rumors, Kick and Fennick, and we ask you what's the deal with sports games?
The Brief:
A new Guitar Hero might be on the way.
Kanye is making a game.
Valve is doing VR?
Multiplayer:
What's the deal with sports games?
The Grind:
Dennis: Kick and Fennick. Contraption Maker.
Ben: The Order: 1886. XCOM: The Board Game.
David: Destiny.
Kole: Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Valve's GDC rumors, Kick and Fennick, and we ask you what's the deal with sports games?

The Brief:

A new Guitar Hero might be on the way.

Kanye is making a game.

Valve is doing VR?

Multiplayer:

What's the deal with sports games?

The Grind:

Dennis: Kick and Fennick. Contraption Maker.

Ben: The Order: 1886. XCOM: The Board Game.

David: Destiny.

Kole: Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright.

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Valve's GDC rumors, Kick and Fennick, and we ask you what's the deal with sports games?

The Brief:

A new Guitar Hero might be on the way.

Kanye is making a game.

Valve is doing VR?

Multiplayer:

What's the deal with sports games?

The Grind:

Dennis: Kick and Fennick. Contraption Maker.

Ben: The Order: 1886. XCOM: The Board Game.

David: Destiny.

Kole: Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright.

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Episode 94: Molyneux What Molydohttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/94
5005b4cb84ae929b37203d61:50a58ab1e4b0352132c3bc06:54e77218e4b05860a4660370Fri, 20 Feb 2015 12:00:00 -0500Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, and David talk about the Peter Molyneux interview, Sunless Sea, and we hold a Free Play Multiplayer.
2:15:34yes<p>Kole, Ben, and David talk about the Peter Molyneux interview, Sunless Sea, and we hold a Free Play Multiplayer.</p>
Kole, Ben, and David talk about the Peter Molyneux interview, Sunless Sea, and we hold a Free Play Multiplayer.
The Brief
The Order: 1886 is really, really, short.
The Last Guardian trademark expires.
Peter Molyneux is in trouble again.
Multiplayer
Free play.
The Grind
Ben: Dragon Age: Inquisition. 80 Days.
David: Sunless Sea. Transistor.
Kole: Steamworld: Dig.
Kole, Ben, and David talk about the Peter Molyneux interview, Sunless Sea, and we hold a Free Play Multiplayer.

Kole, Ben, and David talk about the Peter Molyneux interview, Sunless Sea, and we hold a Free Play Multiplayer.

The Brief

The Order: 1886 is really, really, short.

The Last Guardian trademark expires.

Peter Molyneux is in trouble again.

Multiplayer

Free play.

The Grind

Ben: Dragon Age: Inquisition. 80 Days.

David: Sunless Sea. Transistor.

Kole: Steamworld: Dig.

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Kole, Ben, and David talk about the Peter Molyneux interview, Sunless Sea, and we hold a Free Play Multiplayer.

Kole, Ben, and David talk about the Peter Molyneux interview, Sunless Sea, and we hold a Free Play Multiplayer.

The Brief

The Grind

Ben: Super Smash Bros. (Wii U). Dragon Age: Inquisition.

Jen: Space Team. Jewel Mania.

Dennis: The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth. Hitman 2.

David: Gone Home. Far Cry 4.

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Episode 87: A Treatise on Polishing Quarterstaveshttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/87
5005b4cb84ae929b37203d61:50a58ab1e4b0352132c3bc06:5494dc3fe4b0fd2ebe25572dFri, 19 Dec 2014 21:00:00 -0500Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about 80 Days, the title of the year, and your of the years of the year.
2:05:33yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about 80 Days, the title of the year, and your of the years of the year.
<a name="Multiplayer"></a>
<h3>Multiplayer</h3>
<ul>
<li>Your <strong>__</strong> of the Year.</li>
</ul>
<a name="The.Grind:"></a>
<h3>The Grind:</h3>
<ul>
<li>
<strong>Ben:</strong> Dragon Age: Inquisition.</li>
<li>
<strong>Kole:</strong> Dragon Age: Inquisition.</li>
<li>
<strong>David:</strong> Destiny.</li>
<li>
<strong>Dennis:</strong> 80 Days.</li>
</ul>
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about 80 Days, the title of the year, and your of the years of the year.

Multiplayer

Your __ of the Year.

The Grind:

Ben: Dragon Age: Inquisition.

Kole: Dragon Age: Inquisition.

David: Destiny.

Dennis: 80 Days.

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about 80 Days, the title of the year, and your of the years of the year.

Multiplayer

Your __ of the Year.

The Grind:

Ben: Dragon Age: Inquisition.

Kole: Dragon Age: Inquisition.

David: Destiny.

Dennis: 80 Days.

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Episode 86: It Really Tied the Relationship Togetherhttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/86
5005b4cb84ae929b37203d61:50a58ab1e4b0352132c3bc06:548b46ebe4b0eefd6c51ad94Fri, 12 Dec 2014 14:00:00 -0500Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Video Game Awards, more Crossy Road, and we ask you which in-game objects you'd most want to own in real life.
1:39:00yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Video Game Awards, more Crossy Road, and we ask you which in-game objects you'd most want to own in real life.
<a name="The.Brief:"></a>
<h3>The Brief:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Ben went to the Game Awards.</li>
<li>Uncharted 4 screenshots and junk revealed.</li>
<li>Street Fighter 5 will be PS4 console exclusive.</li>
<li>80 Days is coming to Android.</li>
</ul>
<a name="Multiplayer:"></a>
<h3>Multiplayer:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Which in-game object would you most want to have in real life?</li>
</ul>
<a name="The.Grind:"></a>
<h3>The Grind:</h3>
<ul>
<li>
<strong>Kole:</strong> Crossy Road.</li>
<li>
<strong>Dennis:</strong> Saints Row IV. Frozen Synapse Prime.</li>
<li>
<strong>David:</strong> Fallen London.</li>
<li>
<strong>Ben:</strong> Dragon Age: Inquisition.</li>
</ul>
<a name="Links.of.Note:"></a>
<h3>Links of Note:</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.polygon.com/2014/12/9/7363803/uncharted-4-nathan-drake-playstation-4-vs-ps3">Nathan Drake image.</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.chelseasaunders.com/mariocars2">Mario Cars 2.</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvAJIVSLqK4">Gat out of Hell Trailer.</a></li>
</ul>
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Video Game Awards, more Crossy Road, and we ask you which in-game objects you'd most want to own in real life.

The Grind:

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Episode 69: David is Legionhttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/69
5005b4cb84ae929b37203d61:50a58ab1e4b0352132c3bc06:53d28605e4b0da367438ba2cFri, 25 Jul 2014 12:45:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the EVO tournament, One Finger Death Punch, and we ask you what should get the Telltale treatment next. Stick around after the credits to hear Ben and Kole talk about The Wire.
2:37:40yesKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the EVO tournament, One Finger Death Punch, and we ask you what should get the Telltale treatment next. Stick around after the credits to hear Ben and Kole talk about The Wire.
<a name="The.Brief"></a>
<h3>The Brief</h3>
<ul>
<li>Super Smash Bros. Demake.</li>
<li>EVO rundown.</li>
<li>Microsoft is falling down.</li>
<li>Humble Square Enix Bundle.</li>
<li>Battlefield and Dragon Age delayed.</li>
</ul>
<a name="Multiplayer:"></a>
<h3>Multiplayer:</h3>
<ul>
<li>What should get the Telltale treatment?</li>
</ul>
<a name="The.Grind"></a>
<h3>The Grind</h3>
<ul>
<li>
<strong>David:</strong> One Finger Death Punch. Tomb Raider. Resident Evil 6.</li>
<li>
<strong>Dennis:</strong> PlayStation All Stars.</li>
<li>
<strong>Ben:</strong> Bioshock: Burial at Sea.</li>
<li>
<strong>Kole:</strong> Shovel Knight. Probability 0</li>
</ul>
<a name="Links.of.Note:"></a>
<h3>Links of Note:</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.supersmashland.com">Smash Bros. Demake</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.11bitstudios.com/games/16/this-war-of-mine">This War of Mine</a></li>
</ul>
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the EVO tournament, One Finger Death Punch, and we ask you what should get the Telltale treatment next. Stick around after the credits to hear Ben and Kole talk about The Wire.

The Brief

Super Smash Bros. Demake.

EVO rundown.

Microsoft is falling down.

Humble Square Enix Bundle.

Battlefield and Dragon Age delayed.

Multiplayer:

What should get the Telltale treatment?

The Grind

David: One Finger Death Punch. Tomb Raider. Resident Evil 6.

Dennis: PlayStation All Stars.

Ben: Bioshock: Burial at Sea.

Kole: Shovel Knight. Probability 0

Links of Note:

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the EVO tournament, One Finger Death Punch, and we ask you what should get the Telltale treatment next. Stick around after the credits to hear Ben and Kole talk about The Wire.

The Multiplayer

The Grind

Links of Note:

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Episode 67: The Portrait of Dorian Telltalehttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/67
a70842ba-cf5f-4915-8948-2671fcb5bdecFri, 11 Jul 2014 18:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Shovel Knight, what's the deal with eSports?, and we ask you about the best gaming values.
2:01:41yes<p>Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Shovel Knight, what's the deal with eSports?, and we ask you about the best gaming values.</p>
The Brief
Beyond: Two Souls PS4 update?
Humble 2K Bundle
The Backloggery
Battleborn announced.
Just Dance is an eSport.
Multiplayer
Best gaming values.
The Grind
David: Noir Syndrome. Bioshock. Resident Evil 6.
Ben: Super Smash Bros. Perfect Dark.
Dennis: Arcade fighting games. Divekick. Muramasa: Rebirth.
Kole: Antichamber. Shovel Knight.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Shovel Knight, what's the deal with eSports?, and we ask you about the best gaming values.

The Brief

Beyond: Two Souls PS4 update?

Humble 2K Bundle

The Backloggery

Battleborn announced.

Just Dance is an eSport.

Multiplayer

Best gaming values.

The Grind

David: Noir Syndrome. Bioshock. Resident Evil 6.

Ben: Super Smash Bros. Perfect Dark.

Dennis: Arcade fighting games. Divekick. Muramasa: Rebirth.

Kole: Antichamber. Shovel Knight.

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Shovel Knight, what's the deal with eSports?, and we ask you about the best gaming values.

The Brief

Beyond: Two Souls PS4 update?

Humble 2K Bundle

The Backloggery

Battleborn announced.

Just Dance is an eSport.

Multiplayer

Best gaming values.

The Grind

David: Noir Syndrome. Bioshock. Resident Evil 6.

Ben: Super Smash Bros. Perfect Dark.

Dennis: Arcade fighting games. Divekick. Muramasa: Rebirth.

Kole: Antichamber. Shovel Knight.

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Bonus Level 14: Burial at Seahttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/bonus14
54d8951a-0fa1-45e8-9061-8cecafa94d25Fri, 04 Jul 2014 16:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Dennis, David, and Gary talk about the Bioshock: Burial at Sea DLC, wrapping up all discussion of Bioshock ever in the future.
40:56yes<p>Kole, Dennis, David, and Gary talk about the Bioshock: Burial at Sea DLC, wrapping up all discussion of Bioshock ever in the future.</p>
Kole, Dennis, David, and Gary talk about the Bioshock: Burial at Sea DLC, wrapping up all discussion of Bioshock ever in the future.]]>
Kole, Dennis, David, and Gary talk about the Bioshock: Burial at Sea DLC, wrapping up all discussion of Bioshock ever in the future.]]>
Bonus Level 13: Bioshock Infinitehttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/bonus13
ba780f57-d7c0-4e14-91fc-1ade063b1f3cFri, 27 Jun 2014 16:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Dennis, Ben, David, and Gary talk about Bioshock Infinite in depth (at height?). We also speak with Adrian Murphy, the Senior Producer of the game, about the process of bringing it all together.
2:47:37yes<p>Kole, Dennis, Ben, David, and Gary talk about Bioshock Infinite in depth (at height?). We also speak with Adrian Murphy, the Senior Producer of the game, about the process of bringing it all together.</p>
Links of Note:
On Writing (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1439156816/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=1439156816&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=stunthdottran-20&amp;linkId=H2SIIUT34RSW2VZP)
Devil in the White City (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0375725601/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=0375725601&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=stunthdottran-20&amp;linkId=WYZ6SMOQJUY3V5WZ)
The Jungle (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0486419231/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=0486419231&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=stunthdottran-20&amp;linkId=U666OBK4MSVVGVJW)
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0802132758/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=0802132758&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=stunthdottran-20&amp;linkId=2T5WJKBKBWRQXLYB)
The Lathe of Heaven (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1416556966/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=1416556966&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=stunthdottran-20&amp;linkId=4IC7KGB2ECXJLDVE)
Shiny and the Spoon (http://www.shinyandthespoon.com)
The song "Canary in a Coal Mine" is used with permission from Shiny and the Spoon. Buy it on BandCamp (http://shinyandthespoon.bandcamp.com/album/shiny-and-the-spoon), they're my friends.
Kole, Dennis, Ben, David, and Gary talk about Bioshock Infinite in depth (at height?). We also speak with Adrian Murphy, the Senior Producer of the game, about the process of bringing it all together.

Links of Note:

The song "Canary in a Coal Mine" is used with permission from Shiny and the Spoon. Buy it on BandCamp, they're my friends.

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Kole, Dennis, Ben, David, and Gary talk about Bioshock Infinite in depth (at height?). We also speak with Adrian Murphy, the Senior Producer of the game, about the process of bringing it all together.

Links of Note:

The song "Canary in a Coal Mine" is used with permission from Shiny and the Spoon. Buy it on BandCamp, they're my friends.

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Episode 66: The Duckfeed Standardhttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/66
3817a535-4130-4997-a2c3-a8893e0ac9deFri, 20 Jun 2014 18:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Torment: Tides of Numenera delay, WATCH_DOGS, and we ask you about choice in games.
1:52:55yes<p>Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Torment: Tides of Numenera delay, WATCH_DOGS, and we ask you about choice in games.</p>
The Brief
Torment: Tides of Numenera pushed back by a year.
Giant insects are impossible.
Turing Test busted.
Bioshock Infinite interview.
Multiplayer
Choice in games.
The Grind
Ben: A whole buncha Bioshock.
David: Fallen London. WildStar.
Dennis: Surge Deluxe. Pixeljunk Monsters.
Kole: Haunt the House: Terrortown. WATCH_DOGS.
Links of Note
Surge Deluxe Image (https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/lLlcuJlRg2J-qaFNq8jPF2r2QNExpVdax1gbDLMM0oN_d1JmDQUxL_Uhr_xgfsgvP4rCwkr5vrXrgLmY7G0E_9Nbq87K17usdtSZUoii47DgUmKDS6caYyjuGA)
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Torment: Tides of Numenera delay, WATCH_DOGS, and we ask you about choice in games.

Multiplayer:

The Grind

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Kole, Ben, and David talk about Microsoft's Kinect announcement, WildStar, and we ask you about your favorite arcade games.

The Brief:

Xbox One loses the Kinect.

Harmonix complains about Xbox One.

Watch_Dogs resolution

Multiplayer:

Favorite arcade games?

The Grind

Ben: Dead Space 2.

David: WildStar.

Kole: Trials: Frontier. Breakbeat Alley. Rocksmith 2014.

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Episode 60: High Contact Tai Chihttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/60
9f7f26bd-f5e4-4d50-a79a-516f8e57cab0Fri, 09 May 2014 18:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Dennis, and David talk about the new PS Vita's crappier screen, we ask you about the state of the next gen, and then we talk a lot about Sportsfriends.
2:01:43yes<p>Kole, Dennis, and David talk about the new PS Vita's crappier screen, we ask you about the state of the next gen, and then we talk a lot about Sportsfriends.</p>
The Brief:
Kentucky Route Zero Episode III released.
PS Vita Slim announced for North America.
Left 4 Dead Arcade is apparently a thing.
Multiplayer:
Have you bought a next gen console?
The Grind:
Sportsfriends
Dennis: Rocksmith 2014. Dark Souls II.
Kole: Rocksmith 2014. Dark Souls II.
David: Fallen London. Lone Survivor: Director's Cut.
Links of Note:
TheBitPulse Article (http://thebitpulse.com/2014/05/paying-for-talk-duckfeed-tvs-set-of-video-game-podcasts-head-to-patreon/)
J.S. Joust Video (https://vimeo.com/31946199)
Kole, Dennis, and David talk about the new PS Vita's crappier screen, we ask you about the state of the next gen, and then we talk a lot about Sportsfriends.

The Grind:

Links of Note:

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Episode 59: Loose Romshttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/59
9d64af27-5684-43a5-ad27-e6b061f00adcFri, 02 May 2014 18:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about whether or not games need a stadium, Elder Scrolls Online, and we ask you if E3 is still relevant.
1:58:42yes<p>Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about whether or not games need a stadium, Elder Scrolls Online, and we ask you if E3 is still relevant.</p>
The Brief
Call of Duty is an X-Games event now.
A literal video games stadium.
PS4 system update has neat things.
Ultima Online and Dark Age of Camelot listed on Steam Greenlight.
Multiplayer
Is E3 still relevant?
The Grind:
Dennis: Retro/Grade. Everyday shooter.
Ben: 2048.
Kole: Flappy Golf. Hitman Go. Hearthstone. Rocksmith.
David: Elder Scrolls Online. Fallen London. Max Payne 3.
Links of Note:
The Alleged Photo (http://duckfeed.tv/s/10247479_10104317396774175_1906724566555114874_n-2.jpg)
Retro/Grade Gameplay (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVxeFdTUJEE)
Neverending Nightmares (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaVueZqs078)
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about whether or not games need a stadium, Elder Scrolls Online, and we ask you if E3 is still relevant.

Multiplayer

The Grind

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Kole Ross, Ben Merkel, Dennis Furia, and David Moneysmith talk about Rocksmith 2014, The Elder Scrolls: Online, and we ask you about your favorite mini-games.

The Brief

Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth announced.

Beyond Good and Evil 2 confirmed to still exist.

Homeworld will be in 4k.

Darth Maul game was in development, cancelled.

Multiplayer

Favorite or least favorite mini games?

The Grind

Kole: Rocksmith 2014.

Dennis: Poker Night at the Inventory 2. Stealth, Inc.

David: Elder Scrolls Online.

Ben: NOTHING!

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Episode 57: Prisoners On Fire Off the Shoulder of Orionhttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/57
0301a561-9e68-467c-8202-d3fa64e72d63Fri, 11 Apr 2014 18:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about a bunch of Smash Brothers stuff, do a Free-Play multiplayer, and then dive into Monument Valley.
1:45:32yes<p>Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about a bunch of Smash Brothers stuff, do a Free-Play multiplayer, and then dive into Monument Valley.</p>
The Brief
Goat Simulator gets multiplayer mode.
Smash Bros. for "Fun" or for "Glory".
Smash Bros. has Mega Man.
DO GAMES CAUSE VIOLENCE?
Multiplayer
FREE PLAY
Beta bugs?
Real life skills?
The Grind
Ben: The Last of Us. Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
Kole: Monument Valley. Viscera Cleanup Detail. FTL: Advanced Edition.
David: Occulus Rift. Fallen London.
Dennis: Tearaway. The Plan.
Links of Note:
The Briefs (http://imgur.com/noWj8OW)
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about a bunch of Smash Brothers stuff, do a Free-Play multiplayer, and then dive into Monument Valley.

The Grind

Links of Note:

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Episode 56: #KOLO Think About Ithttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/56
bc85bf11-86b1-4afc-969b-32a4dd83df31Fri, 04 Apr 2014 18:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the GAME_JAM fiasco, we ask you what sequels most improved on their prequels, and then we actually talk about video games for once.
2:07:27yes<p>Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the GAME_JAM fiasco, we ask you what sequels most improved on their prequels, and then we actually talk about video games for once.</p>
The Brief:
Spring news drought.
Occulus death threats.
"Game_Jam" explodes.
Batman: Arkham Origins gets Mr. Freeze DLC.
Multiplayer
Most improved sequels?
The Grind
Ben: The Last of Us.
Kole: Proteus. Flappy Golf. Sometimes You Die. Thomas Was Alone.
Dennis: Super Meat Boy. Dark Souls II.
David: Mercenary Kings. Ingress.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the GAME_JAM fiasco, we ask you what sequels most improved on their prequels, and then we actually talk about video games for once.

The Brief:

Spring news drought.

Occulus death threats.

"Game_Jam" explodes.

Batman: Arkham Origins gets Mr. Freeze DLC.

Multiplayer

Most improved sequels?

The Grind

Ben: The Last of Us.

Kole: Proteus. Flappy Golf. Sometimes You Die. Thomas Was Alone.

Dennis: Super Meat Boy. Dark Souls II.

David: Mercenary Kings. Ingress.

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the GAME_JAM fiasco, we ask you what sequels most improved on their prequels, and then we actually talk about video games for once.

The Brief:

Spring news drought.

Occulus death threats.

"Game_Jam" explodes.

Batman: Arkham Origins gets Mr. Freeze DLC.

Multiplayer

Most improved sequels?

The Grind

Ben: The Last of Us.

Kole: Proteus. Flappy Golf. Sometimes You Die. Thomas Was Alone.

Dennis: Super Meat Boy. Dark Souls II.

David: Mercenary Kings. Ingress.

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Episode 54: Short Sword Shortagehttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/54
799dd3e9-b2da-46a0-b82d-e21d4ac22757Fri, 21 Mar 2014 18:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about how the Last of Us is becoming more of a movie, we ask you about your favorite game adaptations, and then talk about South Park: The Stick of Truth.
1:56:38yes<p>Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about how the Last of Us is becoming more of a movie, we ask you about your favorite game adaptations, and then talk about South Park: The Stick of Truth.</p>
<p>This episode was recorded live and in person, so please excuse the wonky levels.</p>
The Brief:
Zynga knows everything about you.
The Last of Us to become more of a movie.
Walmart does game trades now.
Multiplayer:
Best game adaptation, and vice versa?
The Grind:
Ben: South Park: The Stick of Truth. Ibb and Obb.
David: Hawken. Tomb Raider.
Dennis: Tomb Raider. Dark Souls II.
Kole: Dark Souls II. Walking Dead S02E02.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about how the Last of Us is becoming more of a movie, we ask you about your favorite game adaptations, and then talk about South Park: The Stick of Truth.

This episode was recorded live and in person, so please excuse the wonky levels.

The Brief:

Zynga knows everything about you.

The Last of Us to become more of a movie.

Walmart does game trades now.

Multiplayer:

Best game adaptation, and vice versa?

The Grind:

Ben: South Park: The Stick of Truth. Ibb and Obb.

David: Hawken. Tomb Raider.

Dennis: Tomb Raider. Dark Souls II.

Kole: Dark Souls II. Walking Dead S02E02.

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about how the Last of Us is becoming more of a movie, we ask you about your favorite game adaptations, and then talk about South Park: The Stick of Truth.

This episode was recorded live and in person, so please excuse the wonky levels.

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Episode 55: The Cradle of My Bailiwickhttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/55
53ab7678-212a-4211-9d0e-916fe4ed784eSat, 08 Mar 2014 17:00:00 -0500Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, and Dennis talk about the Occulus Rift aquisition, we ask you which game you wish you could play for the first time again, and then we avoid talking about any video games whatsoever.
1:40:15yes<p>Kole, Ben, and Dennis talk about the Occulus Rift aquisition, we ask you which game you wish you could play for the first time again, and then we avoid talking about any video games whatsoever.</p>
The Brief:
Facebook buys Occulus Rift.
Notch ditches Occulus.
Sony develops their own PR.
Multiplayer
Feels like the first time.
The Grind
Dennis: Train Jam Games.
Ben: None.
Kole: Dark Souls II.
Kole, Ben, and Dennis talk about the Occulus Rift aquisition, we ask you which game you wish you could play for the first time again, and then we avoid talking about any video games whatsoever.

The Brief:

Facebook buys Occulus Rift.

Notch ditches Occulus.

Sony develops their own PR.

Multiplayer

Feels like the first time.

The Grind

Dennis: Train Jam Games.

Ben: None.

Kole: Dark Souls II.

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Kole, Ben, and Dennis talk about the Occulus Rift aquisition, we ask you which game you wish you could play for the first time again, and then we avoid talking about any video games whatsoever.

The Brief:

Facebook buys Occulus Rift.

Notch ditches Occulus.

Sony develops their own PR.

Multiplayer

Feels like the first time.

The Grind

Dennis: Train Jam Games.

Ben: None.

Kole: Dark Souls II.

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Episode 53: Not a Cynical Episode at Allhttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/53
4345f84b-a330-46b4-84a3-a0ad5d3fe7eeFri, 07 Mar 2014 17:00:00 -0500Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, and Dennis talk about the Batman: Arkham Knight announcement, The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, and we ask you what games you anticipated most.
1:50:01yes<p>Kole, Ben, and Dennis talk about the Batman: Arkham Knight announcement, The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, and we ask you what games you anticipated most.</p>
The Brief:
Batman: Arkham Knight announced.
Twitch Beats Pokemon.
Steam Family Sharing goes live.
Multiplayer
What games have you anticipated the most, and what lengths have you gone to to sate your desire?
The Grind:
Dennis: Star Wars Pinball. Remember Me.
Ben: [Gonna Play] South Park: The Stick of Truth.
Kole: Deadly Premonition. Building a PC. Assassin's Creed IV. The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds.
Kole, Ben, and Dennis talk about the Batman: Arkham Knight announcement, The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, and we ask you what games you anticipated most.

The Brief:

Batman: Arkham Knight announced.

Twitch Beats Pokemon.

Steam Family Sharing goes live.

Multiplayer

What games have you anticipated the most, and what lengths have you gone to to sate your desire?

The Grind:

Dennis: Star Wars Pinball. Remember Me.

Ben: [Gonna Play] South Park: The Stick of Truth.

Kole: Deadly Premonition. Building a PC. Assassin's Creed IV. The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds.

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Kole, Ben, and Dennis talk about the Batman: Arkham Knight announcement, The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, and we ask you what games you anticipated most.

The Brief:

Batman: Arkham Knight announced.

Twitch Beats Pokemon.

Steam Family Sharing goes live.

Multiplayer

What games have you anticipated the most, and what lengths have you gone to to sate your desire?

The Grind:

Dennis: Star Wars Pinball. Remember Me.

Ben: [Gonna Play] South Park: The Stick of Truth.

Kole: Deadly Premonition. Building a PC. Assassin's Creed IV. The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds.

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Episode 52: My Fair Share of Anxiety Attackshttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/52
91cb6a04-d705-4b64-8bbf-fb688662b7f9Fri, 28 Feb 2014 17:00:00 -0500Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the closure of Irrational, Calculords, and we ask you about your most-desired genre mashups.
2:09:57yes<p>Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the closure of Irrational, Calculords, and we ask you about your most-desired genre mashups.</p>
The Brief
Irrational closed.
Asheron's Call shutting down.
Twitch Plays Pokemon.
Steam Tags.
The Last of Us Documentary.
The Grind
Ben: The Last of Us: Left Behind. Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons. Payday 2. Metro: Last Light.
Kole: Guitar Hero controller. New PC. Threes. Calculords.
Dennis: The Last of Us: Left Behind. Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons.
David: Fallen London. The Secret World. Call of Duty: Black Ops II.
Multiplayer:
Genre benders.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the closure of Irrational, Calculords, and we ask you about your most-desired genre mashups.

The Brief

Irrational closed.

Asheron's Call shutting down.

Twitch Plays Pokemon.

Steam Tags.

The Last of Us Documentary.

The Grind

Ben: The Last of Us: Left Behind. Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons. Payday 2. Metro: Last Light.

Kole: Guitar Hero controller. New PC. Threes. Calculords.

Dennis: The Last of Us: Left Behind. Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons.

David: Fallen London. The Secret World. Call of Duty: Black Ops II.

Multiplayer:

Genre benders.

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the closure of Irrational, Calculords, and we ask you about your most-desired genre mashups.

The Brief

Irrational closed.

Asheron's Call shutting down.

Twitch Plays Pokemon.

Steam Tags.

The Last of Us Documentary.

The Grind

Ben: The Last of Us: Left Behind. Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons. Payday 2. Metro: Last Light.

The Grind:

Multiplayer:

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Flappy Bird fiasco, Jazz Punk, and we do a free-play multiplayer segment.

The Brief:

Flappy Fiasco.

An extended and frank discussion about F2P models.

Goat Simulator.

Murasaki Baby confirmed for America.

The Grind:

Ben: X-COM: Enemy Within.

Dennis: Papers Please.

David: Fallen London. Call of Duty: Black Ops 2.

Kole: Jazz Punk.

Multiplayer:

Free-play.

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Episode 50: Alpacallama Furiahttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/50
0452a46f-0d0c-4e43-b087-937918dd1c34Fri, 07 Feb 2014 17:00:00 -0500Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about an announcement that will ruin the podcast forever, Octodad, and we ask you about your favorite unique control schemes.
1:38:46yes<p>Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about an announcement that will ruin the podcast forever, Octodad, and we ask you about your favorite unique control schemes.</p>
The Brief:
Nintendo's buyback woes.
The Last of Us DLC is a thing.
Duke Nukem Mass Destruction is a thing.
AlpacaLlama Furia
The Grind:
Ben: X-COM: Enemy Within.
Dennis: Spelunky. Tearaway.
Kole: Octodad: The Dadliest Catch.
David: Kingdom of Loathing. Fallen London.
Links of Note:
Video Kole made that was inspired by Spelunky (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1E3VsgZEr_U)
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about an announcement that will ruin the podcast forever, Octodad, and we ask you about your favorite unique control schemes.

The Grind:

Links of Note:

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Episode 48: Cave Legshttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/48
4f9c6f1c-2acb-4c1a-8012-c5c662e4a467Fri, 24 Jan 2014 17:00:00 -0500Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about whether or not we want to change our name to Candy Level Saga, Risk of Rain, and we ask what you wish you could play but can't.
2:28:22yes<p>Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about whether or not we want to change our name to Candy Level Saga, Risk of Rain, and we ask what you wish you could play but can't.</p>
The Brief:
Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition.
OpenEmu.org (http://openemu.org) is a great emulator.
The Last of Us fan t-shirt design.
Candy(tm) Crush Saga(tm) developer trademarks "Candy" and "Saga".
The Grind:
Ben: X-COM: Enemy Within.
Kole: Risk of Rain. Dust Force.
David: Saints Row IV.
Dennis: DmC: Devil May Cry. Spelunky.
Multiplayer
What games do you wish you could play, but you know you can't?
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about whether or not we want to change our name to Candy Level Saga, Risk of Rain, and we ask what you wish you could play but can't.

The Brief:

The Grind:

Ben: X-COM: Enemy Within.

Kole: Risk of Rain. Dust Force.

David: Saints Row IV.

Dennis: DmC: Devil May Cry. Spelunky.

Multiplayer

What games do you wish you could play, but you know you can't?

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Episode 47: You Do Need Corpses to Some Extenthttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/47
8bab0db3-7a43-43d3-a145-1f243553a3daFri, 17 Jan 2014 17:30:00 -0500Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Sim City's offline mode, Knock Knock, and we ask you how you find time to play games.
1:56:54yes<p>Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Sim City's offline mode, Knock Knock, and we ask you how you find time to play games.</p>
The Brief
Occulus Rift works on Steam now, kinda.
JazzPunk is a thing.
SimCity gets offline mode.
The Grind
Dennis: Plants vs. Zombies. DmC.
David: Castle Crashers. Guild Wars 2.
Kole: Knock Knock.
Ben: X-COM: Enemy Within.
Multiplayer:
Finding time to play games.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Sim City's offline mode, Knock Knock, and we ask you how you find time to play games.

The Brief

Occulus Rift works on Steam now, kinda.

JazzPunk is a thing.

SimCity gets offline mode.

The Grind

Dennis: Plants vs. Zombies. DmC.

David: Castle Crashers. Guild Wars 2.

Kole: Knock Knock.

Ben: X-COM: Enemy Within.

Multiplayer:

Finding time to play games.

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Sim City's offline mode, Knock Knock, and we ask you how you find time to play games.

The Brief

The Grind

Kole: Starbound.

David: Starbound.

Ben: X-COM: Enemy Within.

Dennis: Gravity Rush. Starbound.

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Episode 45: Very Thirstyhttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/45
ad797729-86b8-431e-904d-8f28fea4a00fFri, 03 Jan 2014 17:00:00 -0500Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole Ross, Ben Merkel, Dennis Furia, and David Moneysmith talk about the games we played over break, we ask you how you did on your 2013 gaming resolutions, and encourage you to stick around after the credits for a discussion about Dishonored.
2:06:51yes<p>Kole Ross, Ben Merkel, Dennis Furia, and David Moneysmith talk about the games we played over break, we ask you how you did on your 2013 gaming resolutions, and encourage you to stick around after the credits for a discussion about Dishonored.</p>
The Brief
Sphere Chess (http://www.polygon.com/2013/12/31/5261084/spherechess-rethinks-the-game-you-know-and-love)
To the Moon minisode and Mac port. (http://www.joystiq.com/2013/12/31/to-the-moon-mini-episode-takes-flight-for-free-today/)
Batman: Arkham Origins Mr. Freeze content (http://www.superherohype.com/images/stories/2014/January/AO_DLC.jpg).
The Grind
Dennis: Castle Crashers. Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward. Gravity Rush. The Stanley Parable. Starbound.
Kole: Starbound.
David: Castle Crashers. Starbound.
Ben: Beyond: Two Souls.
Mulitplayer
How did you do on your 2013 gaming resolutions?
Links of Note:
Steam Controller Demonstration (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeAjkbNq4xI)
Kole Ross, Ben Merkel, Dennis Furia, and David Moneysmith talk about the games we played over break, we ask you how you did on your 2013 gaming resolutions, and encourage you to stick around after the credits for a discussion about Dishonored.

Mulitplayer

Links of Note:

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Kole Ross, Ben Merkel, Dennis Furia, and David Moneysmith talk about the games we played over break, we ask you how you did on your 2013 gaming resolutions, and encourage you to stick around after the credits for a discussion about Dishonored.

Mulitplayer

Links of Note:

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Episode 44: Forget it Jake, It's Just a Turtlehttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/44
e4a4d2c4-7f8b-4220-bc5d-31e2a04911abSat, 21 Dec 2013 17:00:00 -0500Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Starbound, Walking Dead Season 2, and ask you to name your favorite games of 2013.
1:56:15yes<p>Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Starbound, Walking Dead Season 2, and ask you to name your favorite games of 2013.</p>
The Grind
Dennis: Uncharted: Golden Abyss. Star Wars Pinball.
Ben: Dragon Age II. Beyond: Two Souls.
David: Kingdom of Loathing. Starbound. Borderlands 2.
Kole: Contraption Maker. Actual Sunlight. Walking Dead Season 2.
Multiplayer
Some kind of game of the year discussion.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Starbound, Walking Dead Season 2, and ask you to name your favorite games of 2013.

The Grind

Dennis: Uncharted: Golden Abyss. Star Wars Pinball.

Ben: Dragon Age II. Beyond: Two Souls.

David: Kingdom of Loathing. Starbound. Borderlands 2.

Kole: Contraption Maker. Actual Sunlight. Walking Dead Season 2.

Multiplayer

Some kind of game of the year discussion.

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Starbound, Walking Dead Season 2, and ask you to name your favorite games of 2013.

The Grind

Dennis: Uncharted: Golden Abyss. Star Wars Pinball.

Ben: Dragon Age II. Beyond: Two Souls.

David: Kingdom of Loathing. Starbound. Borderlands 2.

Kole: Contraption Maker. Actual Sunlight. Walking Dead Season 2.

Multiplayer

Some kind of game of the year discussion.

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Episode 43: The Sands Withinhttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/43
9948ad42-7df7-44f1-8a5b-60fca4051fefFri, 06 Dec 2013 17:00:00 -0500Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, and David talk about the Metal Gear Solid 5 delay, a bunch of old games, and ask you what your favorite new IP is (and what that even means).
1:33:34yes<p>Kole, Ben, and David talk about the Metal Gear Solid 5 delay, a bunch of old games, and ask you what your favorite new IP is (and what that even means).</p>
The Brief
Portrait of Shame: PS4 Black Friday shooting.
Metal Gear Solid 5 won't come out for a while.
Epigentics and Assassin's Creed.
The Grind
David: Batman: Arkham Asylum. The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing.
Ben: Batman: Arkham Origins. Ridiculous Fishing. Rymdkapsel. Dragon Age II.
Kole: Super Mario 3D Land.
##Multiplayer
* What's your favorite new IP?
Kole, Ben, and David talk about the Metal Gear Solid 5 delay, a bunch of old games, and ask you what your favorite new IP is (and what that even means).

Multiplayer:

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about this disappointing new next gen era, the Dark Souls II beta, and ask you about Easter Eggs.

The Brief

PSN and Amazon.

Knack panned.

CoD gets dedicated servers again.

GTA V Beach Bum Expansion.

The Grind:

Ben: Batman: Arkham Origins.

David: Batman: Arkham City. Dragon's Dogma.

Dennis: Dokuro. Star Wars Pinball. Dark Souls II Beta.

Kole: Dark Souls II Beta. Paint It, Back.

Multiplayer:

What are your favorite codes/easter eggs?

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Episode 41: A Tramp Stamp for Humanityhttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/41
5457cbc2-947d-4045-84c3-901abfb3814eFri, 08 Nov 2013 17:00:00 -0500Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, and Dennis talk about being on the eve of the next console generation, Batman: Arkham Origins, and the state of games journalism.
2:16:27yes<p>Kole, Ben, and Dennis talk about being on the eve of the next console generation, Batman: Arkham Origins, and the state of games journalism.</p>
The Brief:
Next gen is around the corner.
Streaming capabilities added to Minecraft.
Steam Machine Stuff.
PS4 controller compatibility stuff.
WWE Wrestling 2K14.
The Grind:
Ben: Batman: Arhkam Origins. Grand Theft Auto V.
Dennis: Mass Effect 2. DEFCON.
Kole: Clicking Bad. Phoenix Wright: Dual Destinies.
Multiplayer
What's your opinion on games journalism/criticism?
Links of Note:
WWE Videos (http://kotaku.com/playing-wwe-2k14-is-a-lot-like-playing-with-action-figu-1458830285)
Kole, Ben, and Dennis talk about being on the eve of the next console generation, Batman: Arkham Origins, and the state of games journalism.

Multiplayer

Links of Note:

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Episode 40: Dark Sherpahttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/40
0598bd66-1390-423d-bf8a-f0904e6a7802Fri, 01 Nov 2013 16:45:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Walking Dead Season 2 announcement, Sir, You Are Being Hunted, and we ask you about spooky games.
1:48:10yes<p>Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Walking Dead Season 2 announcement, Sir, You Are Being Hunted, and we ask you about spooky games.</p>
The Brief:
The Walking Dead Season 2 gets a release.
GTA sells 29 million units.
Motion sickness research in games.
Ubisoft and console exclusivity.
The Grind:
Dennis: Hotline: Miami. Gone Home.
Kole: The Stanley Parable.
David: Sir, You Are Being Hunted. Path of Exile.
Ben: Grand Theft Auto V. Batman: Arkham Origins.
Links of Note:
Original Tweet (https://twitter.com/koleross/status/395229396551729152/photo/1)
Purina Tweet (https://twitter.com/Purina/status/395293641863753728)
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Walking Dead Season 2 announcement, Sir, You Are Being Hunted, and we ask you about spooky games.

The Grind:

Links of Note:

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Episode 36: Unexpected Wanghttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/36
92f14c97-9b8d-4598-876e-fd236e281d44Fri, 27 Sep 2013 16:45:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Grand Theft Auto V and a couple other games in this short episode.
1:04:25yes<p>Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Grand Theft Auto V and a couple other games in this short episode.</p>
Links of Note:
Ben: Grand Theft Auto V.
Dennis: FTL.
David: The Walking Dead. Payday II.
Kole: NOTHING.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Grand Theft Auto V and a couple other games in this short episode.

Links of Note:

Ben: Grand Theft Auto V.

Dennis: FTL.

David: The Walking Dead. Payday II.

Kole: NOTHING.

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Grand Theft Auto V and a couple other games in this short episode.

The Grind

Multiplayer

Links of Note:

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Episode 34: Ghand11https://www.thelevelpodcast.com/34
55c24d39-b6d4-4b97-88f4-df77d6c590a1Thu, 12 Sep 2013 16:45:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the iPhone reveal, some old ass games, and answer your questions from a while ago.
1:53:38yes<p>Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the iPhone reveal, some old ass games, and answer your questions from a while ago.</p>
The Brief
PS Vita extravaganza.
iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C announced.
"I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream" released on GoG.
"Scale" shown at E3.
River City Ransom: Underground
The Grind
Ben: Civilization Revolution.
Kole: Amnesia: The Dark Descent.
David: Borderlands 2.
Dennis: The Walking Dead. Dark Souls: Artorias of the Abyss. Rayman Legends.
Multiplayer
Extended Free Play.
Links of Note
Scale (http://kotaku.com/how-one-truly-weird-shooter-in-video-games-future-is-g-1286680710)
[Cromulent]
[Speed Running Episode of Bonfireside Chat]
Marble Madness: The Movie (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHJqBylcFqA)
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the iPhone reveal, some old ass games, and answer your questions from a while ago.

Links of Note:

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Bonus Level 9: The Last of Ushttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/bonus9
4fd9cadd-7695-446a-a56f-39ac0bc2ced5Fri, 16 Aug 2013 16:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, and Dennis talk about The Last of Us, in detail.
2:44:00yes<p>Kole, Ben, and Dennis talk about The Last of Us, in detail.</p>
Kole, Ben, and Dennis talk about The Last of Us, in detail.]]>
Kole, Ben, and Dennis talk about The Last of Us, in detail.]]>
Episode 30: Saline and Whale Songhttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/30
7e1ffca1-7bda-4dff-b361-e4ccfa7f0616Fri, 09 Aug 2013 16:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, and Dennis talk about the possible Source 2 leak, Prison Architect, and we take your questions.
1:34:32yes<p>Kole, Ben, and Dennis talk about the possible Source 2 leak, Prison Architect, and we take your questions.</p>
The Brief
Left 4 Dead 3 and Source 2 leaked.
EverQuest Next details revealed.
The Nintendo Problem.
The Grind
Dennis: The Last of Us.
Ben: Dishonored.
Kole: Prison Architect. Night Sky.
Multiplayer
FREE PLAY.
Kole, Ben, and Dennis talk about the possible Source 2 leak, Prison Architect, and we take your questions.

The Brief

Left 4 Dead 3 and Source 2 leaked.

EverQuest Next details revealed.

The Nintendo Problem.

The Grind

Dennis: The Last of Us.

Ben: Dishonored.

Kole: Prison Architect. Night Sky.

Multiplayer

FREE PLAY.

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Kole, Ben, and Dennis talk about the possible Source 2 leak, Prison Architect, and we take your questions.

The Grind

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Bonus Level 8: Acid Jones' Labhttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/bonus8
fc3dde8e-e12b-427e-ad30-c9eb4fa990bbFri, 26 Jul 2013 16:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvDennis and David talk about mobile games and mourn the death of their co-host.
19:16yes<p>Dennis and David talk about mobile games and mourn the death of their co-host.</p>
Links of Note:
Zombies, Run! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/zombies-run!/id503519713?mt=8)
FF Tactics: The War of the Lions (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/final-fantasy-tactics-war/id446760220?mt=8)
Minecraft: Pocket Edition (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/minecraft-pocket-edition/id479516143?mt=8)
Shining Force (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/shining-force/id382280803?mt=8)
The World Ends with You: Solo Remix (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/world-ends-you-solo-remix/id544695089?mt=8)
Dennis and David talk about mobile games and mourn the death of their co-host.

Links of Note:

Links of Note:

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Episode 27: Seamus McO'https://www.thelevelpodcast.com/27
86e315f2-ef27-4086-95c4-4a05e5a95bc2Fri, 05 Jul 2013 16:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about The Last of Us, State of Decay, and why or why not to play AAA games.
1:44:07yes<p>Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about The Last of Us, State of Decay, and why or why not to play AAA games.</p>
The Grind
David: X-COM: Enemy Unknown. Rogue Legacy.
Dennis: Dark Souls (Artorias of the Abyss). Little Big Planet Karting.
Ben: The Last of Us.
Kole: The Last of Us. State of Decay. Depression Quest. Casino.
Multiplayer
Free Play
Links of Note:
Plague Inc. (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/plague-inc./id525818839?mt=8)
The Letter People (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Letter_People)
Seth Rogen plays the Last of Us (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tT9U_sXsKAg)
Elude (http://gambit.mit.edu/loadgame/summer2010/elude_play.php)
Lim (http://mkopas.net/files/Lim/)
Dark Meadow (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dark-meadow/id452823332?mt=8)
Papa Sangre (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/papa-sangre/id407536885?mt=8)
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about The Last of Us, State of Decay, and why or why not to play AAA games.

Multiplayer

Links of Note:

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Episode 26: That Dragon, Cancerhttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/26
ed15c227-ab1d-4d9b-9aab-632ff03988efFri, 28 Jun 2013 16:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvWe are joined by Ryan Green and Josh Larson to discuss their game, "That Dragon, Cancer".
48:38yes<p>We are joined by Ryan Green and Josh Larson to discuss their game, "That Dragon, Cancer".</p>
Links of Note:
That Dragon Cancer (http://thatdragoncancer.com)
Rise of the Guardians (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rise_of_the_Guardianshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rise_of_the_Guardians)
Terence Malick (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terence_malick)
The Tree of Life (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Tree_of_Life)
Cart Life (http://www.richardhofmeier.com/cartlife/)
Develop (http://www.developconference.com)
Artscape (http://www.artscape.org)
We are joined by Ryan Green and Josh Larson to discuss their game, "That Dragon, Cancer".

Links of Note:

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Episode 25: Ergo Banghttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/25
e2e1e606-90e4-4670-93ee-6960f9feafe4Fri, 21 Jun 2013 16:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Nintendo E3 showing, Animal Crossing: New Leaf, and the Last of Us.
1:41:59yes<p>Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Nintendo E3 showing, Animal Crossing: New Leaf, and the Last of Us.</p>
The Brief
Nintendo E3 press conference.
Confirmed pricing for next generation games.
Rift is Free to Play.
GoG Summer Sale
The Grind
Dennis: Sid Meier's Ace Patrol. Deus Ex: Human Revolution.
Kole: Animal Crossing: New Leaf. State of Decay.
Ben: The Last of Us. Mass Effect 3.
David: Saint's Row the Third.
The Multiplayer
Summer game plans.
The End Boss
Kole sees the Mountain Goats.
Dennis plans to see the Magnetic Zeroes.
Ben will beat the Last of Us.
David is still getting a house.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Nintendo E3 showing, Animal Crossing: New Leaf, and the Last of Us.

The Brief

Nintendo E3 press conference.

Confirmed pricing for next generation games.

Rift is Free to Play.

GoG Summer Sale

The Grind

Dennis: Sid Meier's Ace Patrol. Deus Ex: Human Revolution.

Kole: Animal Crossing: New Leaf. State of Decay.

Ben: The Last of Us. Mass Effect 3.

David: Saint's Row the Third.

The Multiplayer

Summer game plans.

The End Boss

Kole sees the Mountain Goats.

Dennis plans to see the Magnetic Zeroes.

Ben will beat the Last of Us.

David is still getting a house.

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Nintendo E3 showing, Animal Crossing: New Leaf, and the Last of Us.

The Grind

Multiplayer

Free Play

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Bonus Level 6: Heavy Rainhttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/bonus6
61782e54-5f6c-40eb-b9aa-8f13d31d5be8Fri, 17 May 2013 16:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvWe revisit an old episode of Stand Under the Don't Tree and Riddle Me This to talk about Heavy Rain. We'll be back next week with a new episode of The Level.
43:09yes<p>We revisit an old episode of Stand Under the Don't Tree and Riddle Me This to talk about Heavy Rain. We'll be back next week with a new episode of The Level.</p>
We revisit an old episode of Stand Under the Don't Tree and Riddle Me This to talk about Heavy Rain. We'll be back next week with a new episode of The Level.]]>
We revisit an old episode of Stand Under the Don't Tree and Riddle Me This to talk about Heavy Rain. We'll be back next week with a new episode of The Level.]]>
Bonus Level 5: Spec Ops: The Linehttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/bonus5
b8deeee8-73ac-44f6-acae-9359f76f4a6aFri, 03 May 2013 16:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvThis is a very special bonus level where we give the game club treatment to Spec Ops: The Line.2:35:53yes<p>This is a very special bonus level where we give the game club treatment to Spec Ops: The Line. We are joined by Jorg Friedrich of Yager Development to discuss the thoughts and motivations that went into the development of the game. Then, the Duckfeed.tv team delves into the emotional impact that this serious and solemn game had on us.</p>
Links of Note:
Funny Games (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ec-70W_K77U)
This is a very special bonus level where we give the game club treatment to Spec Ops: The Line. We are joined by Jorg Friedrich of Yager Development to discuss the thoughts and motivations that went into the development of the game. Then, the Duckfeed.tv team delves into the emotional impact that this serious and solemn game had on us.

Links of Note:

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This is a very special bonus level where we give the game club treatment to Spec Ops: The Line. We are joined by Jorg Friedrich of Yager Development to discuss the thoughts and motivations that went into the development of the game. Then, the Duckfeed.tv team delves into the emotional impact that this serious and solemn game had on us.

The Brief

The Grind

Ben: 30 Flights of Loving. Bioshock Infinite.

Kole: Bioshock Infinite. Organ Trail.

David: Improbable Island.

The End Boss

New Car.

Haiku.

Boring.

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Episode 16: Blue Car on Fire Syndromehttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/16
3c55821f-2ce6-4c41-8c91-52aaa8d5d2ccMon, 01 Apr 2013 16:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Duck Tales Remastered announcement, Little Inferno, and Tomb Raider. Welcome to the 16th level.
1:37:53yes <p>Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Duck Tales Remastered announcement, Little Inferno, and Tomb Raider. Welcome to the 16th level.</p>
<p>Sorry this episode is late! I was hit by a car! OW!</p>
The Brief
EA CEO John Riccitello resigns.
Duck Tales Remastered announced.
Walking Dead: Survival Instinct is bad.
Saint's Row 4 is a thing.
The Grind
Kole: Little Inferno. Ridiculous Fishing.
Dennis: New World Colony. Left 4 Dead 2.
David: Left 4 Dead 2. EVE Online. Sleeping Dogs.
Ben: Far Cry 3. Tomb Raider.
The Multiplayer
Why don't you pirate?
Which video game character would you have a drink with?
What kind of game would you make?
What game makes you feel the most powerful?

Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Duck Tales Remastered announcement, Little Inferno, and Tomb Raider. Welcome to the 16th level.

Sorry this episode is late! I was hit by a car! OW!

The Brief

EA CEO John Riccitello resigns.

Duck Tales Remastered announced.

Walking Dead: Survival Instinct is bad.

Saint's Row 4 is a thing.

The Grind

Kole: Little Inferno. Ridiculous Fishing.

Dennis: New World Colony. Left 4 Dead 2.

David: Left 4 Dead 2. EVE Online. Sleeping Dogs.

Ben: Far Cry 3. Tomb Raider.

The Multiplayer

Why don't you pirate?

Which video game character would you have a drink with?

What kind of game would you make?

What game makes you feel the most powerful?

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Duck Tales Remastered announcement, Little Inferno, and Tomb Raider. Welcome to the 16th level.

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Episode 15: Every Spider Looks Like a Nailhttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/15
ff663e45-e8cf-405e-a8b2-891e4e1aa82eFri, 15 Mar 2013 15:00:00 -0400Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Dennis, and David talk about the God of War trophy debacle, the pricing on the Steam Box, and Sleeping Dogs.
1:43:32yes<p>Kole, Dennis, and David talk about the God of War trophy debacle, the pricing on the Steam Box, and Sleeping Dogs.</p>
The Brief
God of War trophy fiasco.
Torment kickstarter funded.
Steam Box priced around $1000.
The Grind
Kole: Hitman: Absolution. Surgeon Simulator 2012.
David: Sleeping Dogs. EVE Online.
Dennis: Spec Ops: The Line.
End Bosses
Kole might be a hoarder.
Chicken Fingers &gt; Chicken Patties.
Expect more.
Kole, Dennis, and David talk about the God of War trophy debacle, the pricing on the Steam Box, and Sleeping Dogs.

The Brief

God of War trophy fiasco.

Torment kickstarter funded.

Steam Box priced around $1000.

The Grind

Kole: Hitman: Absolution. Surgeon Simulator 2012.

David: Sleeping Dogs. EVE Online.

Dennis: Spec Ops: The Line.

End Bosses

Kole might be a hoarder.

Chicken Fingers > Chicken Patties.

Expect more.

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Kole, Dennis, and David talk about the God of War trophy debacle, the pricing on the Steam Box, and Sleeping Dogs.

Bonus Round

Multiplayer

End Bosses

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Sim City woes, what "next gen" means, and we ask you who your favorite developers are.

The Brief

Wreck It Ralph snubbed.

X-COM: Enemy Unknown coming to Mac.

SimCity woes.

The Grind

Dennis: Vanquish. Dear Esther.

Kole: Bit.Trip: Runner. Gravity Duck.

Ben: Far Cry 3.

David: EVE Online.

Bonus Round

Spot the real developer (Thanks, Geofrey Lawton!)

Multiplayer

Who are your favorite developers?

End Bosses

The Watchmen

I need a seat

The real Batman

Rayman giveaway.

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Bonus Level 3: Decisions, Decisionshttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/bonus3
046f8dd8-2a98-4a47-9412-224d2714b9bcFri, 01 Mar 2013 14:00:00 -0500Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Dennis, and David talk about the toughest decisions in games.
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Kole, Dennis, and David talk about the toughest decisions in games.]]>
Bonus Level 2: We Are the Walking Deadhttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/bonus2
cfa0b4a3-d687-46b5-b9bd-a7a4d4765215Fri, 22 Feb 2013 14:00:00 -0500Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole and Ben talk about The Walking Dead (the Telltale adventure game) in its entirety.
2:16:57yes<p>Kole and Ben talk about The Walking Dead (the Telltale adventure game) in its entirety. Please be warned that this episode is made up entirely of spoilers from one of the best games of the past decade. Listen at your own risk.</p>
Kole and Ben talk about The Walking Dead (the Telltale adventure game) in its entirety. Please be warned that this episode is made up entirely of spoilers from one of the best games of the past decade. Listen at your own risk.]]>
Kole and Ben talk about The Walking Dead (the Telltale adventure game) in its entirety. Please be warned that this episode is made up entirely of spoilers from one of the best games of the past decade. Listen at your own risk.]]>
Episode 13: Going to Have Been Knowing Thishttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/13
cc2ec00b-ad63-40ea-94fd-9144694d7d42Fri, 22 Feb 2013 14:00:00 -0500Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about out-of-date PlayStation 4 predictions, more Kentucky Route Zero, and we ask you which games are more fun to watch than play.
2:16:57yes<p>Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about out-of-date PlayStation 4 predictions, more Kentucky Route Zero, and we ask you which games are more fun to watch than play.</p>
The Brief
PS4 Rumors.
"Destiny" announced.
Marathon gaming record broken.
Hotline: Miami coming to PS3 and Vita.
Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs delayed until Q2 2013.
The Grind
Kole: Hitman: Absolution.
Ben: The Walking Dead.
Dennis: Shank. Limits and Demonstrations. Closure.
David: Deadly 30.
Multiplayer
What games have you had the most fun watching someone else play?
The End Boss
PS4, voyeurism, price points.
Vine.
Links of Note:
Kentucky Route Zero (http://http://kentuckyroutezero.com)
Deadly30 (http://www.deadly30.com/index.php)
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about out-of-date PlayStation 4 predictions, more Kentucky Route Zero, and we ask you which games are more fun to watch than play.

Multiplayer

The End Boss

Links of Note:

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Episode 12: Solar Boy's Adventures in Moon Townhttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/12
2086158e-f59d-486e-bd1c-a57a83ecd7a8Fri, 15 Feb 2013 14:00:00 -0500Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the rumored new Arkham game, Spaceteam, and how to make time for games.
1:44:52yes<p>Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the rumored new Arkham game, Spaceteam, and how to make time for games.</p>
The Brief
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Korean propaganda.
New Batman Arkham game coming this year?
Kentucky Route Zero gets a demo.
DICE Awards.
The Grind:
Kole: The Cave. Hitman: Absolution. Spaceteam. Call of Duty: Black Ops 2.
Ben: Tokyo Jungle.
Dennis: Dark Souls. The Binding of Isaac. Retro City Rampage. Ruzzle.
David: Dark Souls.
Multiplayer:
Where do you find time to game?
The End Boss"
Dennis: Gameification and working out.
Kole: Tribute rewards?
David: Gravity Bone is a neat name.
Ben: Budget?
Links of Note:
North Korean propaganda video (http://thelede.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/02/05/north-korea-propaganda-video-uses-call-of-duty-and-we-are-the-world-to-imagine-a-brighter-world-without-manhattan/)
Kentucky Route Zero demo (http://kentuckyroutezero.com/limits-and-demonstrations/)
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the rumored new Arkham game, Spaceteam, and how to make time for games.

The End Boss"

Links of Note:

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Episode 11: General Puzzleshttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/11
e5cb3b74-2a96-4076-acb9-cfc3e85b2345Fri, 08 Feb 2013 14:00:00 -0500Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, and David talk about further game industry financial woes, The Cave, and we answer some of your questions.
1:31:55yes<p>Kole, Ben, and David talk about further game industry financial woes, The Cave, and we answer some of your questions.</p>
The Brief:
Bioshock Infinite is a thing.
Zynga posts a $209.4 million loss for 2012.
Hellgate: Resurrection announced.
Call of Duty fake soda.
The Grind:
Kole: Thirty Flights of Loving.
Ben: The Cave. Tokyo Jungle. Dark Souls.
David: Far Cry 3. Dark Souls.
Multiplayer:
Freeplay: Gaming disappointments, and series that you want back.
The End Boss:
Tone.
Lemongrab.
Coursera.
Links of Note:
New Bioshock Infinite trailer (http://www.gametrailers.com/videos/8ja1yi/bioshock-infinite-city-in-the-sky-trailer)
Backlog toot (http://twitter.com/koleross/status/298962460491259904)
Last in, first out (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LIFO)
Tokyo Jungle trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zasefwWK5fA)
All Your Fault (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NajxJ54FAf0)
Kole, Ben, and David talk about further game industry financial woes, The Cave, and we answer some of your questions.

The End Boss:

Links of Note:

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Episode 10: Three Hams Will Kill Himhttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/10
dda7d417-fdcc-4d40-ad52-01a3383b6636Sat, 02 Feb 2013 14:00:00 -0500Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the aftermath of the THQ liquidation, the Binding of Isaac, and ask you why we continue to play games we don't like.
1:35:08yes<p>Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the aftermath of the THQ liquidation, the Binding of Isaac, and ask you why we continue to play games we don't like.</p>
The Brief:
The uncertainty principle is debunked.
THQ liquidation.
Crystal Dynamics passes up the Wii U for Tomb Raider.
The Grind:
Ben: Fallout: New Vegas.
Kole: Resident Evil 6.
Dennis: The Binding of Isaac. Shank. Dark Souls.
David: Far Cry 3.
Multiplayer:
Why do we keep playing games we don't exactly like?
Links of Note:
Three Hams Will Kill Him (http://video.adultswim.com/the-brak-show/three-hams-will-kill-him.html)
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the aftermath of the THQ liquidation, the Binding of Isaac, and ask you why we continue to play games we don't like.

THE GRIND

MULTIPLAYER

Unintentional Games.

THE END BOSS

Dennis: Good comments on Polygon.

Kole: Portable games ain't portable.

Ben: I want my PS3 back.

David: Whisker Wars.

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Bonus Level 1: Quickly, Nowhttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/bonus1
b6bc9a16-8cb2-49c1-bb0c-0dc21855f2f9Fri, 18 Jan 2013 14:00:00 -0500Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvDennis and Ben recorded an episode of the Level while Kole was away, traveling for work. You just might enjoy the result.
1:32yes<p>Dennis and Ben recorded an episode of the Level while Kole was away, traveling for work. You just might enjoy the result.</p>
LINKS OF NOTE:
Really?
Dennis and Ben recorded an episode of the Level while Kole was away, traveling for work. You just might enjoy the result.

LINKS OF NOTE:

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Dennis and Ben recorded an episode of the Level while Kole was away, traveling for work. You just might enjoy the result.

BONUS ROUND:

LINKS OF NOTE:

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Episode 6: Shameless and Awesomehttps://www.thelevelpodcast.com/6
b6a3af59-fa57-4ca7-8819-b17b24e53a7bFri, 21 Dec 2012 14:00:00 -0500Duckfeed.tvfullDuckfeed.tvKole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about video game cease fires, games that can't decide if they're bad or good, and our games of the year.
1:51:13yes<p>Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about video game cease fires, games that can't decide if they're bad or good, and our games of the year.</p>
THE BRIEF
Cease Fire for Sandy Hook.
Lt. Grossman: Games train to kill, and he might have a point.
EA opens up voting for NCAA Football Cover.
Gladdos in Pacific Rim.
THE GRIND
David: World of Warcraft.
Kole: Resident Evil 6.
Dennis: Rochard. Dark Souls.
Ben: Hitman: Absolution.
THE MULTIPLAYER
GAME OF THE YEAR!?
THE END BOSS
Ben: Christmas Shopping.
Kole: Holiday backlogs.
Dennis: Extra Credits.
David: GRE, and Kingdom of Loathing.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about video game cease fires, games that can't decide if they're bad or good, and our games of the year.

THE BRIEF

Cease Fire for Sandy Hook.

Lt. Grossman: Games train to kill, and he might have a point.

EA opens up voting for NCAA Football Cover.

Gladdos in Pacific Rim.

THE GRIND

David: World of Warcraft.

Kole: Resident Evil 6.

Dennis: Rochard. Dark Souls.

Ben: Hitman: Absolution.

THE MULTIPLAYER

GAME OF THE YEAR!?

THE END BOSS

Ben: Christmas Shopping.

Kole: Holiday backlogs.

Dennis: Extra Credits.

David: GRE, and Kingdom of Loathing.

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about video game cease fires, games that can't decide if they're bad or good, and our games of the year.